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Italy seeks support on UN Security Council reform (Reuters)

 
Reuters - Italy hosted talks on Wednesday with delegations from nearly 80 countries on the much disputed issue of expanding the U.N. Security Council, seeking support for its view that no new permanent members should be added. (link)

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