Palestinian officials welcomed the resolution, but chief negotiator Saeb Erekat said the question is what happens next.

VOA: standard.2009.10.16

U.S.officials say they are in a better position to mediate and press for the resolution of difficult issues while the United States has a sizable military force in Iraq.

VOA: standard.2009.12.12

The same officials reported major progress in U.N.consultations on North Korean firms and individuals to be sanctioned under Resolution 1874, saying Pyongyang's recent behavior has left it almost completely isolated in the world community.

VOA: standard.2009.07.15

Iranian officials said the resolution was unacceptable.

ECONOMIST: No appetite for carrots, no fear of sticks | The

American officials insist that the resolution has to be tough or it will serve no purpose.

ECONOMIST: Time for a decision | The

U.S. and Russian officials are negotiating a Security Council resolution to address the violence in Syria.

WSJ: New Bid to Stifle Iran Aid to Syria