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Security Council spends several days deliberating a response to Pakistan’s nuclear testing. Analysis: In the past week Pakistan has detonated six nuclear devices, and the Security
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In order to facilitate the work of the United Nations, its member states are divided into five regional groups. Israel is