Sentence examples for council action from inspiring English sources

Council action doesn't look likely, though.

Western nations had sought a resolution, the strongest council action.

Instead, Russia and China, which have long protected Mr. Assad, have thwarted any Council action.

The mayor has the right to veto the changes within five days of Council action.

Washington has said it will seek security council action against Iran over the missile test.

The lack of support among permanent Security Council members suggests that Council action is unlikely.

Russia and China may block all Security Council action.

South Korea's government welcomed the Security Council action on Monday.

North Korea has threatened to respond with force to any Security Council action.

The proposal does not preclude Security Council action on the Palestinian bid.

"This is a serious and growing threat to international peace and security which requires Security Council action," Mr. Ban said.