This week in New England history: March 14-20

This week in New England history: March 14-20

A list of significant dates in New England history:

March 14

Weak language on Iran missiles gives Russia excuse
Russia

Weak language on Iran missiles gives Russia excuse

CNS News

(CNSNews.com) – The Obama administration on Monday accused Russia of "quibbling" by saying Iran's repeated ballistic missile launches are not a violation of a U.N. Security Council resolution adopted eight months ago – but the administration itself allowed that same measure to pass with watered-down language.

Speaking days after Iran carried out ballistic missile tests – for at least the third time since last fall – Russian ambassador to the U.N. Vitaly Churkin said Monday his government does not consider the launches to be violations of last July's Security Council resolution 2231, since the measure does not directly bar Iran from such activity.

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