INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT ASSEMBLY OF STATES PARTIES BEGINS ONE-WEEK SESSION

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Second world urban forum in Barcelona 13-17 September

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PRESS STATEMENT BY SECURITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT ON EVENTS

IN BURUNDI, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO

Following is the press statement made by Juan Antonio Yañez-Barnuevo (Spain), President of the Security Council, on 3 September:

UN SECRETARY-GENERAL:  PEACEKEEPING MISSIONS RISING TO NEW HIGH

NEW YORK, 7 September (UN Department of Public Information) -- The number and scope of UN peace operations are approaching what may become their highest levels ever, improving prospects for conflict resolution, but also stretching thin the capacities of the system, Secretary-General Kofi Annan reported to the General Assembly today.

Secretary-General horrified by loss of life in Beslan hostage situation,

 

reiterates condemnation of all terrorist acts

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

Secretary-General warmly welcomes release of malaysia’s

 

former deputy prime Minister

 

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

Ad Hoc Committee on Convention

on Persons with Disabilities

11^th Meeting (PM)

Committee negotiating treaty on rights of persons with disabilities

concludes two-week headquarters session

 

Security Council

5028^th Meeting (Night)

Security Council declares support for free, fair presidential election

 

in Lebanon; calls for withdrawal of foreign forces there

Resolution 1559 (2004) Adopted by Vote

Of 9 in Favour, to None Against, with 6 Abstentions

FAO welcomes increased commitment to contain Desert Locusts;

Emergency calls for rapid response

 

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IAEA INSPECTION TEAM CONDUCTING INVESTIGATION IN SOUTH KOREA

 

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