Annan approved by UN Council

United Nations - The UN Secretary-General, Mr Kofi Annan, was approved unanimously by the 15-member Security Council yesterday…

United Nations - The UN Secretary-General, Mr Kofi Annan, was approved unanimously by the 15-member Security Council yesterday for a second five-year term as the world's leading diplomat. The 189-member General Assembly will complete the election process with a vote tomorrow.

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