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FOURTH COMMITTEE TAKES UP QUESTION OF INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION IN PEACEFUL USES OF OUTER SPACE

GA/SPD/72
6 November 1995


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GA/SPD/72


FOURTH COMMITTEE TAKES UP QUESTION OF INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION IN PEACEFUL USES OF OUTER SPACE

19951106

The United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space could contribute substantially to ensure space technology was used to improve the human condition, its Chairman told the Fourth Committee (Special Political and Decolonization) today as it began consideration of international cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space.

PLANNED CONVENING OF INTER-TAJIK TALKS IN ASHGABAD, TURKMENISTAN, WELCOMED BY SECURITY COUNCIL

SC/6120

The Security Council this afternoon welcomed the planned convening of the continual round of inter-Tajik talks in Ashgabad, Turkmenistan, and commended the efforts of the President of Turkmenistan for his efforts in facilitating that development.

In a statement read out on its behalf by Council President Salim bin Mohammed Al-Khussaiby (Oman), the Council called upon the Tajik parties to begin that round of talks as a matter of urgency, with the aim of concluding a general agreement in Tajikistan.

DAILY HIGHLIGHTS FOR: 7 November 1995

DH/2017
7 November 1995


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DH/2017


DAILY HIGHLIGHTS FOR: 7 November 1995

19951107 * General Assembly hears expression of support from representatives for Olympic Truce during forthcoming Games.

* Security Council and General Assembly to hold concurrent meetings to elect judge in International Court of Justice on 28 February 1996.

GENERAL ASSEMBLY HEARS CALLS FOR ADEQUATE FUNDING OF INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL TRIBUNAL FOR FORMER YUGOSLAVIA

GA/8988
7 November 1995


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GA/8988


GENERAL ASSEMBLY HEARS CALLS FOR ADEQUATE FUNDING OF INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL TRIBUNAL FOR FORMER YUGOSLAVIA

19951107

Adopts Texts in Support of Universal Congress On Panama Canal, Building Better World Through Sport and Olympic Ideal

OVERSIGHT OFFICE SHOULD ESTABLISH PROCEDURES TO PREVENT RECURRENCE OF ADMINISTRATIVE DEFICIENCIES, FIFTH COMMITTEE TOLD

GA/AB/3038
7 November 1995


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GA/AB/3038


OVERSIGHT OFFICE SHOULD ESTABLISH PROCEDURES TO PREVENT RECURRENCE OF ADMINISTRATIVE DEFICIENCIES, FIFTH COMMITTEE TOLD

19951107 Committee Completes First Reading of Budget Sections on Administration, Jointly Financed Administrative Activities, Special Expenses and Oversight

FIFTH COMMITTEE COMPLETES FIRST READING OF 1996-1997 BUDGET SECTIONS

GA/AB/3039
7 November 1995


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GA/AB/3039


FIFTH COMMITTEE COMPLETES FIRST READING OF 1996-1997 BUDGET SECTIONS

19951107 Concludes Initial Reading of Final Sections on Construction, Technological Innovations, Staff Assessment, and Seabed Authority

The Fifth Committee (Administrative and Budgetary) this afternoon concluded the first reading of the proposed United Nations budget for 1996- 1997 and would begin informal consultations on it next week.