Statement under negotiation seeks to urge Syrian authorities to expedite safe and unhindered access to people in need
If adopted Friday evening, resolution would end more than two years of paralysis in Security Council on Syria
Diplomats say the draft resolution could be voted on as early as Friday evening, once a full disarmament plan has been adopted
Meanwhile, US Secretary of State John Kerry held nuclear talks talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif
The Syria crisis, the International Criminal Court, and the recent mall attack in Kenya dominate day two of the UN General Assembly
In his address at the United Nations, Iranian President Rouhani stressed his country's willingness to hold transparent, 'results-oriented' talks
US president says he is willing to explore thaw in bilateral relations while Iranian leader signals Tehran's readiness for talks on nuclear issue
Foreign Secretary William Hague meets with Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammed Javid Zarif Monday on sidelines of UN General Assembly
World leaders will convene in New York Tuesday for their annual gathering at United Nations General Assembly
New York-based group urges international community to urgently address situation, which it says has become forgotten crisis
Diplomats say Ban Ki-moon to receive report Monday and he will brief members of Security Council, General Assembly on its contents soon after
UN receives document from Syrian government concerning accession to 1993 Chemical Weapons Convention
Consensus may be difficult for 15-nation council that has been deeply divided over conflict, with signs of problems looming
Ban's call comes as Moscow urges Damascus to put its weapons under international control to avert possible US military strike
US ambassador to UN makes statement following member briefing, also accuses Russia of holding 15-nation panel 'hostage'
Ban urges political solution, saying military force is legal only when it is in self-defense or is authorized by Security Council
Inspectors probing possible chemical weapons attack due to depart country Saturday
Representatives meet behind closed doors to discuss British-drafted Security Council resolution that would open door to military intervention
United Nations says it believes it has 'sufficient assurances' from parties in Syria for safety of inspection team
Ban Ki-moon’s office says it has made a formal request to Syrian government and expects a positive response 'without delay'
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