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The UN Security Council starts a meeting at Russia's request to discuss air strikes launched by the United States, France and Britain on Syria in response to a suspected chemical weapons attack. IMAGES
The UN Security Council observes a minute of silence to mourn victims of an attack on a Moscow concert hall that left at least 137 people dead. IMAGES
The UN Security Council adopts a resolution extending a system for cross-border aid to Syria by six months, the duration demanded by Russia while other members had sought a full year. The measure received votes in support from 12 of the 15 members, including Russia, China, and the Security Council's 10 non-permanent members. IMAGES
Delegates from the UN Security Council delegation meet with Mali's transitional president Colonel Assimi Goïta. The UN representatives are in Mali to press the authorities to allow a civilian administration to take over following two coups in under a year in the West African country plagued by jihadist attacks. IMAGES
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres pleads for an immediate end to deadly Israeli-Palestinian violence, warning a Security Council meeting that the fighting could plunge the region into an "uncontainable" crisis. SOUNDBITE
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