Voice of America: New UN Arms Treaty Faces Rough Road in US Senate

Voice of America Voice of America is an international news and broadcast organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries

New UN Arms Treaty Faces Rough Road in US Senate Apr 3rd 2013, 22:36 The new global arms trade treaty was overwhelmingly approved by the United Nations, with U.S. backing, but it was clear on Wednesday it faces a tough fight for ratification by U.S. senators who contend it could affect Americans' gun rights. The 193-nation U.N. General Assembly approved the pact by a vote of 154-3 on Tuesday, with 23 abstentions, many by major weapons exporters. Washington was one of the 'yes' votes, but to go into effect for the United States it must win at ... Media files: F3DAAF5F-E3D3-44F4-B13E-44578EE77F60_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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