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US Walks Out of UN Security Council Meeting During France's Remarks

The United States walked out of a UN Security Council meeting when France's ambassador took the floor, after French remarks comparing the US to North Korea and other authoritarian states. The dispute followed a US vote with North Korea and Russia against extending the term of the UN high commissioner for human rights.

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The row sparked after the US joined North Korea and Russia in voting against extending the term of the UN high commissioner for human rights.

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US walks out of UN Security Council meeting during France's remarks

The row sparked after the US joined North Korea and Russia in voting against extending the term of the UN high commissioner for human rights.

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US envoy quits UN Security Council meeting to protest France comments

The United States walked out of a UN Security Council meeting on Monday when France’s ambassador took the floor, protesting French comments comparing the US to North Korea and other authoritarian states regarding votes on human rights.

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