GA/SHC/3356
15 October 1996
In progress at UNHQ
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GA/DIS/3054
15 October 1996
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GA/DIS/3054
RECENT SUCCESSES IN DISARMAMENT TEMPERED BY LINGERING SENSE OF PROMISES UNFULFILLED, CANADA TELLS FIRST COMMITTEE
19961015 Stresses Need to Meet Challenges Involving Chemical, Biological Weapons, as General Debate ContinuesSG/SM/6080
15 October 1996
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SG/SM/6080
SECRETARY-GENERAL CALLS FOR RENEWED COMMITMENT TO STEM POVERTY'S 'RISING TIDE' IN MESSAGE ON INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR ERADICATION OF POVERTY
19961015 Following is the text of the message of Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali on the occasion of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, which will be observed on 17 October:GA/9133
15 October 1996
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GA/9133
GENERAL ASSEMBLY GRANTS OBSERVER STATUS TO INTERPOL
19961015The General Assembly decided to invite the International Criminal Police Organization-Interpol to participate in its activities as an observer, by adopting, without a vote, a resolution introduced by Sweden this afternoon.
SC/6279
15 October 1996
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SC/6279
SECURITY COUNCIL EXPRESS `SERIOUS CONCERN' OVER SUBMARINE INCIDENT IN KOREAN PENINSULA
19961015 In Presidential Statement, Both Sides Are Encouraged to Settle Outstanding Issues by Peaceful MeansThe Security Council this afternoon expressed its "serious concern" over the recent grounding of a Democratic People's Republic of Korea submarine on the territory of the Republic of Korea and subsequent military actions.
GA/EF/2722
15 October 1996
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GA/EF/2722
DECISION-MAKING PROCESS OF GLOBAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS SHOULD BE UPDATED, SECOND COMMITTEE IS TOLD
19961015 Mexico Highlights Value of Quick Response to Emergency Situations; Others Stress Need to Bolster Developing EconomiesUNU/179
GA/SHC/3355
14 October 1996
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GA/SHC/3355
THIRD COMMITTEE BEGINS DISCUSSION OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT QUESTIONS ON YOUTH, AGEING, DISABLED PERSONS, FAMILY
19961014 Poland Introduces Draft Convention on Organized CrimeGA/DIS/3052
14 October 1996
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GA/DIS/3052
RACE FOR NUCLEAR DISARMAMENT SHOULD BECOME AS RELENTLESS AS WAS NUCLEAR ARMS RACE, SECRETARY-GENERAL SAYS
19961014"The race to nuclear disengagement and disarmament should become as relentless as was the nuclear arms race during the cold war", Secretary- General Boutros Boutros-Ghali told the First Committee (Disarmament and International Security) this morning as it began its general debate for its current session.
SG/SM/6077
14 October 1996
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SG/SM/6077
GA/DIS/3053
SECRETARY-GENERAL SAYS TEST-BAN TREATY, MAJOR UNITED NATIONS ACHIEVEMENT, CAN SPUR FURTHER NUCLEAR DISARMAMENT
19961014 First Committee Is Told End of Cold War Dictates New Approaches To Arms Reduction to Meet Expectations of International CommunityThis is the text of a statement by Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali today to the General Assembly's First Committee (Disarmament and International Security):