1. Australia condemns Taiwan UN vote
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The Australian government has criticised Taiwan's planned referendum on UN membership saying it is a "completely inappropriate" move and could undermine stability in the region.

2. China warning over Taiwan vote
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Taiwan's government is courting danger and threatening the Asia-Pacific region by pushing ahead with plans to hold a referendum on joining the United Nations, Beijing has warned.

3. US snubs Taiwan's UN referendum
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The US secretary of state has described Taiwan's referendum to join the United Nations as a "provocative policy", saying Washington supported a one-China policy.

4. Taiwan rallies for UN seat
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About 250,000 people have taken to the streets in two Taiwan cities to show their support for Taipei's efforts at securing United Nations membership.

5. UN rejects Taiwan membership bid
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An application by Taiwan to join the United Nations has been rejected by the world body, citing its recognition of the Chinese government in Beijing.

6. Panama wins contested UN seat
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The United Nations General Assembly has elected Panama to the Security Council, ending a bitter fight between Venezuela and US-backed Guatemala for the seat.

7. Latin states back Panama for UN seat
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Latin American and Caribbean nations have unanimously endorsed Panama as their candidate for a UN Security Council seat after weeks of deadlock between Venezuela and Guatemala.

8. Panama set for contested UN seat
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Guatemala and Venezuela are to withdraw from their bitter contest to secure a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council to make way for Panama, officials say.

9. Caracas in a fix over UN seat impasse
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Venezuela is seeking a way out of an impasse with Guatemala in their contest for a UN Security Council seat and says a compromise candidate could be one of the solutions.

10. Latin American UN seat still open
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Consultations are under way on how to resolve the failure of both Venezuela and Guatemala to get the necessary votes for a seat on the UN Security Council.