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Bush Urges UN to Act on Iran and in Darfur
President Bush wants UN sanctions against Iran and UN peacekeepers in Darfur, whether the government of Sudan likes it or not.
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenPresident Bush wants UN sanctions against Iran and UN peacekeepers in Darfur, whether the government of Sudan likes it or not. How hard will he push in his speech to the General Assembly?Will the Security Council agree to penalties against member nations?
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3 storiesWas Bush's UN Speech for International or Domestic Audience?
In today's address to the UN General Assembly , President Bush appealed directly to Muslims around the world to assure them that the US is not waging war on Islam.
Read the story6 minDiplomacy and Confrontation for Iran
The world saw two sides of President Bush today as he talked of both peace and possible confrontation. In his speech to the General Assembly , he reassured Muslims that America is not at war with Islam and that it's looking for peace with Iran.
Read the story18 minCan America Impact the Humanitarian Crisis in Darfur?
In his UN speech today, President Bush said the people of Darfur--the province in western Sudan--have suffered "unspeakable violence."
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