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Archive (17 December 2004)

Today's Features

China Graduates Out of Poverty and Pledges Support for War on Global Hunger
Jenin Housing Rebuilt
Conflict in Eastern DRC Prevents Humanitarian Aid

Today's News

Armed Group Threatens to Displace Thousands in Colombia
United Nations Finds Bugging Device in Its Building in Geneva
WFP Warns of Looming Hunger for Thousands of Refugees in Kenya
Fighting in DR Congo Prevents Relief Aid to Needy People
European Leaders Reiterate Support for the United Nations

Caribbean News

HIV/AIDS is being treated as a top priority in the region; The General Assembly reaffirms its cooperation with the Caribbean Community and other regional organizations; The General Assembly proclaims a World Programme for Human Rights Education starting next month;Cuba says many children in developing countries are not getting their right to education;Secretary-General Kofi Annan says the UN is on track in preparation for Iraqi elections next month;

UN Calling Asia

China is now able to feed itself: World Food Program But UNAIDS warns China it faces a major disaster if spread of HIV/AIDS is not contained Kiran Bedi: the first Indian policewoman now manages the police in UN peacekeeping missions

Perspective

THE YEAR IN REVIEW: International Criminal Court opens its first two cases; UN establishes three new UN peacekeeping missions; Afghanistan elects first President but opium trade looms large; IAEA keeps eye on Iran and North Korea; Kyoto Protocol enterts into force as Russia ratifies treaty; convention banning reproductive cloning deferred to 2005; Sudan and Iraq remain the UN's biggest challenges; a plan to reform the 60-year old Organization; and Kofi Annan prevails.