Road safety requires commitment at highest leadership levels,

deputy-secretary-general tells general assembly

Following is the text of remarks, as delivered today by Deputy Secretary-General Louise Fréchette, to the General Assembly meeting on road safety:

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Secretary-General notes ‘remarkable progress’ made

since entry into force of mine ban convention

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for Secretary-General Kofi Annan:

‘Aids is a common enemy that both india and pakistan have to fight together’,

Secretary-General says in message to cricket teams

Following is the message by Secretary-General Kofi Annan to the cricket teams of India and Pakistan, in Rawalpindi, today:

Security Council                                           

Outer Space Legal Subcommittee Concludes 43rd Session in Vienna

Agreement Reached on Draft Resolution

On Application of Concept of Launching State

(Reissued as received.)

COMMISSION HEARS REPORT ON SITUATION IN COLOMBIA

Some Reduction in Violence, but Human Rights Violations

Continue, Acting High Commissioner for Human Rights Says

(Reissued as received.)

COMMISSION ADOPTS RESOLUTIONS ON COMBATING DEFAMATION

OF RELIGIONS; RIGHT TO DEVELOPMENT

Concludes General Debate on Human Rights of Specific Groups and Individuals

(Reissued as received.)

GENEVA, 13 April (UN Information Service) -- The Commission on Human Rights this morning adopted by recorded vote two resolutions on combating defamation of religions, and on the right to development.

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Commission on sustainable development to meet 14 – 30 april with focus

on safe water, sanitation, human settlements

First Three Days to Consider Preparation

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