United Nations

  • Feb 11, 2004
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IRAQ: Suicide bombings raise sectarian concerns

A suicide bomb attack on an Iraqi army recruiting centre in Baghdad today has killed 47 people.

Iraq
  • Feb 5, 2004
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IVORY COAST: Gbagbo and Chirac meet to ease tensions

President Laurent Gbagbo is holding talks today in Paris with French President Jacques Chirac in...

Ivory Coast
  • Feb 5, 2004
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CYPRUS/UN: Annan calls for resumed talks

UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan today invited Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders to New York on...

Cyprus
  • Feb 4, 2004
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ERITREA/ETHIOPIA: Eritrea disputes UN assessment

Eritrean military leaders yesterday rejected assertions by the UN that the border with Ethiopia...

Eritrea
  • Jan 28, 2004
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LIBERIA: Factional fighting undermines new government

Factional infighting within and between the participants in the power-sharing government has...

Liberia
  • Jan 27, 2004
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IRAQ/UN: Annan agrees to Iraq mission

UN Secretary General Kofi Annan announced today his willingness to send a mission to Iraq to...

Iraq
  • Jan 27, 2004
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GEORGIA: President has a few months to get results

Mikheil Saakashvili, sworn in as president on January 25, has the opportunity to spearhead...

Georgia
  • Jan 22, 2004
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AFRICA: AU promotes regional peace-keeping force

The AU is increasing its role in defence and security by establishing a range of structures and...

Africa