The resolution, sponsored by 30 countries, gives troops "all necessary means" to defend themselves.

But no country has stepped forward to sponsor a resolution to denounce Russia.

The resolution, sponsored by Britain, is experimental and intended to get at the roots of war.

Congressional Democrats sponsored both a request for documents and a resolution of inquiry.

Washington did not sponsor a resolution in 1998, citing what it said at the time were improvements in the record.

The resolution sponsored by the United States last year was rejected by the full commission.

They hinted that the United States might again forgo sponsoring a resolution.

The resolution, sponsored by the European Union, was seen as a step toward eradicating the death penalty, already banned in 65 countries.

He sponsored a resolution last year mandating that toilet stalls in all school bathrooms have doors.

The resolution, sponsored by Germany, was the eighth resolution concerning children and armed conflict passed since 1998.