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DH/2093

DAILY HIGHLIGHTS FOR: 4 March 1996

4 March 1996


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DH/2093


DAILY HIGHLIGHTS FOR: 4 March 1996

19960304 * Secretary-General denounces terrorist bombing in Israel as "heinous act of cowardice"; says international community must not tolerate undermining of peace process.

* Israel says peace process at dangerous stage; urges Palestinian Authority to take bolder steps against terrorists.

NOTE TO CORRESPONDENTS INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY TO BE OBSERVED AT UN HEADQUARTERS

4 March 1996


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NOTE TO CORRESPONDENTS INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY TO BE OBSERVED AT UN HEADQUARTERS

19960304

This year's International Women's Day will be observed at United Nations Headquarters on Thursday, 7 March, with a panel discussion on the theme, "Celebrating the past, planning for the future".

SG/SM/5903

SECRETARY-GENERAL CALLS BRAZIL'S PRESENCE ON INTERNATIONAL STAGE ESSENTIAL

1 March 1996


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SG/SM/5903


SECRETARY-GENERAL CALLS BRAZIL'S PRESENCE ON INTERNATIONAL STAGE ESSENTIAL

19960301 Following is the text of a toast made by Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali on 29 February in Brasilia, at a dinner hosted by the President of Brazil, Fernando Henrique Cardoso:

Thank you for your warm welcome to Brazil. My delegation and I have shared in the famous hospitality of your country. We are all extremely grateful.