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Iran's Security Council Bid Nears a Vote
(CNSNews.com) -- Twelve years after Iran put forward its name for a seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2009-10 period, its candidacy comes to a vote later this week, at a time of disquiet over Tehran's anti-Israel rhetoric and nuclear activities.Iran is one of a group of countries vying for five of the council's 10 non-permanent seats. Two are earmarked for Western nations (currently held by Belgium and Italy), and one each for Asia (held by Indonesia), Latin America (Panama) and Africa (South Africa.) Posted by: Uncle Phester 2008-10-14 |
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