Don't ask for more, Mr Annan
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An agreement has been reached for the US to pay dues owed to the United Nations (UN), but there is still a debt of $600 million owed by the US, which is imposing conditions on the UN, in exchange for paying its debts. The agreement includes a provision that no funds will go to groups promoting abortion, UN spending is to be cut in real terms, the US contribution will be reduced, and a number of UN commissions are to be wound up. There is concern that the US is canceling its debts on a unilateral basis, setting a poor example to other countries, and the US accounts for 30% of the gross domestic product of the world.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1999
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A funny way to fill the world's top job
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A new Sec-General of the United Nations is normally chosen every ten years, after two five-year terms have expired. The case of Boutros Boutros-Ghali, however, is proving to be different. He is trying to extend his term for another five years, while the US plans to veto the nomination.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1996
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The UN's next boss; a man for all seasons, all countries and an organisation like no other
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The next UN secretary general should be the best person available for the position regardless of nationality. But the US is likely to approve a candidate from Africa since Boutros Boutros-Ghali was Egyptian. Support based on such an arbitrary factor erodes the UN's credibility.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1996
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