Iran's President Mohammad Khatami has contacted the leaders of Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Syria to drum up support for his position that the U.N. should lead any worldwide fight against terrorism.

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French President Francois Hollande reiterated his position calling for the U.N.

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The United Nations, in a news release, said the statements also reflect the position of Margaret Sekaggya, special U.N. rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders.

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United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon expressed "grave concern" over the reports of Israeli airstrikes in Syria Sunday but stressed that the U.N. is not "in a position to independently verify what has occurred, " his spokesman said.

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"In reality, what's happening here is the United Kingdom is benefiting from its privileged position as a permanent member of the (U.N.) security council, " she said.

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And is that administration position, that it has to come from the U.N.

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Hun Sen then softened his position, saying he would favor a joint tribunal of Cambodian and U.N. judges.

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