NPR: U.S. Vetoes U.N. Security Council Resolution Voiding Trump's Jerusalem Move
The U.S. blocked a United Nations Security Council vote Monday on a resolution that called on all states to refrain from building diplomatic missions in Jerusalem.
U.S. Delegate to the U.N. Nikki Haley voted against the resolution, using the United States' veto power as a permanent member for the first time in more than six years. The Council's other 14 members, including France and Britain, all voted in favor.
Egypt drafted the text, which does not mention the United States or President Trump by name, but does refer to "deep regret at recent decisions concerning the status of Jerusalem" and calls for "reversal of the negative trends on the ground that are imperiling the two-State solution."
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MIDDLE EAST
U.S. vetoes UN resolution rejecting Trump's Jerusalem declaration; 14 states back motion. U.S. vetoes U.N. call for withdrawal of Trump Jerusalem decision.
Kurdish authorities say Iraq forces preparing fresh attack; Iraq denies.
Syria's Assad calls US-backed Kurdish fighters 'traitors'.
Russian delegation in Syria to talk reconstruction.
War against IS in Syria will be won by February: France's Macron. Macron: Talk to Assad now, he will answer for crimes later.
Saudi-led coalition air raids 'kill 10 women' in Yemen.
Iran reopens border posts with Iraqi Kurdistan.
Iran airs 'confessions' of researcher facing death for spying.
British female embassy worker is found dead in Beirut after being 'raped, strangled and dumped by the side of a motorway'. Suspect arrested over death of British diplomat in Beirut .
Israeli leaders push for 'terrorist' death penalty.
UN Security Council to vote on resolution voiding Trump's Jerusalem announcement: report.
Saudi budget deficit narrows after oil income recovers.
ASIA
Powerful Afghan regional leader ousted as political picture clouds.
ISIS claims attack on Afghanistan's main spy agency. Militants storm Kabul spy training centre.
U.N.'s Zeid toughens warning of 'genocide' in Myanmar.
North Korea's prisons 'as terrible or even worse' than Nazi camps.
North Korea takes down guard posts on roads in China border areas.
North Koreans mourn on anniversary of Kim Jong Il's death.
At a wartime memorial, a push for China-Japan reconciliation.
South Korea trade ministry says ready to begin renegotiating U.S. trade pact.
Thousands in China watch as 10 people sentenced to death in sport stadium.
Indonesia recaptures US citizen after Bali prison break.
AFRICA
South Africa's Ramaphosa wins election as ANC president. Cyril Ramaphosa wins leadership of South Africa’s ANC party.
36,000 child migrants need aid in Libya: UN.
Dozens die in clash between Ethiopian Somalis and Oromos.
Boko Haram militants attack food aid convoy in Nigeria.
UN peacekeeping chief meets DR Congo president after attack.
South Sudan rebels accuse army of attack as peace talks restart.
Gunmen assassinate mayor of Libya's biggest port city.
Zimbabwe army ends military operation that toppled Mugabe.
South Africa's ANC party leadership vote: Counting under way. South Africa’s ruling ANC party votes for new leader Monda.
EUROPE
Opposition leader says he could beat Putin in fair election.
RAF Mildenhall: Shots fired in security alert at US base. British air base on security alert after checkpoint incident, but terrorism not suspected.
Kremlin-backed broadcaster launches French language news channel in wary Paris.
Austria swears in Europe’s youngest leader amid protests.
Prime Minister Theresa May promises Brexit plans 'will not be derailed'.
Russia meddled on Twitter after UK terror attacks, study says.
Albania opposition protesters in clashes outside parliament.
Catalonia snap election: campaign on final weekend.
Ex-mayor called traitor says Catalan referendum has ruptured society.
Germany: Number of new asylum seekers expected to be below 200,000 'benchmark'.
9 new Nazi war crimes cases sent to German state prosecutors.
AMERICAS
US House to vote Tuesday on major, controversial tax bill.
Amtrak train hurtles off overpass; at least 6 people killed.
Puerto Rico's governor orders review of deaths after Hurricane Maria 'regardless' of listed cause.
Blackout hits parts of Venezuelan capital Caracas.
Trump to say in security speech that China is competitor: officials. Trump to lay out 'America First' security strategy.
Russia inquiry: Trump denies he plans to fire Robert Mueller.
Billionaire Pinera recaptures Chile presidency with resounding win. Sebastian Pinera wins Chile's presidential run-off election.
Honduras: President Juan Orlando Hernandez declared election winner. Honduran President Hernandez declared winner of November 26 election.
Call for fresh Honduras election after president Juan Orlando Hernández wins.
Russia's Rosneft wins gas licences in Venezuela.
Colombia's ELN rebels willing to extend ceasefire if talks progress.
Tillerson, Canadian counterpart to discuss security, other issues.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
US strikes Shabaab outside of Kismayo.
U.S. helped thwart major attack in St. Petersburg: U.S., Russia say.
Christmas market terrorist Anis Amri may have been used as 'lure': German newspaper.
Paris attacks suspect’s trial in Belgium postponed.
The year the 'caliphate' collapsed.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Tax plan optimism propels Wall Street to record highs.
Buffett's latest milestone: Berkshire stock hits $300,000.
Twitter says it will ban threatening accounts, starting today.
EU complains US tax plans could endanger EU-US trade.
Star Wars: The Last Jedi takes $450m on opening weekend.
Ikea's tax affairs to be investigated by the EU.
Bitcoin hits bigger stage as exchange giant CME launches futures.
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