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Added on the 24/10/2023 17:10:57 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
The United States vetoes a Security Council vote on a Palestinian bid for full United Nations membership. The draft resolution, which was introduced by Algeria and "recommends to the General Assembly that the State of Palestine be admitted to membership of the United Nations," received 12 votes in favor, two abstentions and one against. IMAGES
The Palestinian representative to the UN calls the Security Council resolution demanding more aid deliveries to Gaza "a step in the right direction," but reiterates calls for an immediate ceasefire. SOUNDBITE
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz meets China's top diplomat Wang Yi for a bilateral meeting at the Munich Security Conference in Munich, Germany. IMAGES
Europe is facing its most serious security threat since the Cold War, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell warns during a joint news conference in Washington, DC, with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. SOUNDBITE
US President Joe Biden's national security advisor, Jake Sullivan, leaves in a car after meeting China's top diplomat, Yang Jiechi, in Zurich. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.