ROC is one of the co-founders of UN!
True, except it currently does not have a seat in the UNGA, as per reso 2758:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Nations_General_Assembly_Resolution_2758 in effect since 10/25/1971.

in-character:
CivilTwo Russian nationals were arrested by London police today after having fired 27 rounds of live ammunition in a mall 10 kilometres west of the London city centre. A man aged 27 and a woman, 35, were taken to hospital, condition stable. In other civilian news, the UK government has ordered thirty carbon-dioxide filters for its cities and has mandated all vehicles to be checked for emissions (and will be stricter checks). All failing vehicles will be scrapped and all parts (unless out of order) reused.
MilitaryIn response to the abrupt eruption of violence in the Tasman Sea, the UK has ordered British Airways to cease flights to Sydney immediately. Three 50,000 tonne frigates, five cruisers, a battleship and a fully-armoured aircraft carrier, the Ark Royal, have been sent at full speed to aid Australia and New Zealand and to help the two sides come to a ceasefire as soon as possible. HRH has sent an appeal to both states to remain peaceful and not to conduct violent activities. The Commonwealth Office also issued a warning to both states this morning.
InternationalThe UK government congratulates the Philippines on its actions in mitigating the global warming issue. It has sent twenty million Euros to Manila as a reward. The UK government has sent an envoy to China to discuss aerospace issues, regarding China's recent launch of a new global satellite tracking system.