Resolution 1566 establishes working group to devise practical deterrents
The U.N. Security Council October 8 unanimously adopted Resolution 1566, which declares terrorism to be "one of the most serious threats to peace and security" and calls upon countries to prevent terrorism and to punish or extradite those who participate in terrorist activities, as well as their supporters.
The resolution declared acts of terrorism, including those against civilians, to be "under no circumstances justifiable by considerations of a political, philosophical, ideological, racial, ethnic, religious or other similar nature."
U.N. Iraq sanctions were falling apart, secretary of state says
Even though the latest report on Iraq's weapons of mass destruction states that no stockpiles were found and such programs were abandoned, Secretary of State Colin Powell says Saddam Hussein retained his intent and capability to produce illicit weapons.
In an October 7 interview, Powell said that when he took office, he found that the U.N. sanctions imposed on Iraq in August 1990 when that country invaded Kuwait "were falling apart, and [Saddam Hussein] was going to get a free ride to do whatever he wanted."
Danforth calls Security Council draft "totally lacking in balance"
United Nations -- Calling an Arab-sponsored draft resolution "lopsided and unbalanced," U.S. Ambassador John Danforth October 5 vetoed a Security Council resolution calling for an end to Israeli military operations in northern Gaza.
The draft resolution, Danforth said, is "dangerously disingenuous because of its many material omissions. Because of the lack of balance, because of its many omissions, the resolution lacks credibility and deserves a 'no' vote."
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