Word: vetoes
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: during 2000-2009
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
...VETO The U.S. rejects a resolution to send U.N. observers to the Palestinian territories, saying it's an unbalanced approach...
...VETO The Security Council passes a resolution condemning the invasion, earning a nyet from the U.S.S.R.--one of 121 vetoes by the Soviet Union or Russia...
...VETO Calling Boutros-Ghali's reform efforts "halfhearted," the U.S. vetoes the nomination in a closed session...
...VETO Angry with Guatemala for its warm ties to rival Taiwan, China votes the idea down...
...AFTERMATH Ten days later, China rescinds its veto; in return, Guatemala stops pressing for U.N. membership for Taiwan...