Russia Blocks 'House of Cards' Filming at UN

UNITED NATIONS — Diplomats say Russia has refused to allow the U.S. television series "House of Cards" to film in the U.N. Security Council chamber.

The show's producers approached the United Nations, and the 15 council members were asked whether they would allow the use of the chamber when the council wasn't in session, but Russia said "no," the diplomats said. They spoke on condition of anonymity because the discussions were private.

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According to The Cable, the reasoning behind Russia's decision is keeping the Security Council chamber available for unanticipated crises.

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