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Secretary Annan briefed reporters on a number of international security situation including human rights abuses in Sudan, tensions and the peace process in the Middle East, and reconstructio…

Mr. Brahimi, the U.N. special envoy to Iraq, gave on a report on the situation in that country. Among the specific topics address were the role of the U.N. in Iraq and the nation’s progress …

Secretary-General Annan spoke to reporters outside the White House about his meeting with President Bush and international operations in Iraq. Following brief remarks he answered questions f…

President Bush and Secretary-General Annan spoke to reporters following their meeting in the Oval Office. President Bush spoke about the vital role that the United Nations would play in Iraq…

U.N. Officials spoke to reporters about the transition of power in Iraq from the U.S. to Iraqi authorities. Among the topics they addressed were the nature of elections, the ultimate role of…

Secretary General Annan spoke to reporters about the accomplishments and initiatives undertaken by the United Nations in 2003. Following his remarks the answered questions from reporters abo…

Following a U.N. Security Council meeting, U.N. Ambassadors spoke to reporters about a report on Iraq and future reconstruction and the transfer of political power. Speakers included Ambassa…

U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan delivered a report on Iraqi reconstruction efforts in Iraq and the transition to Iraqi political control. His remarks to the U.N. Security Council were foll…

Spanish President Jose Maria Aznar and Secretary-General Kofi Annan spoke to reporters about an upcoming conference in Madrid for potential donor countries to assist with reconstruction effo…

The Security Council unanimously adopted Resolution 1511 that called for a U.S.-led multinational force in Iraq and requested that member nations contribute troops and money.

United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan talked to reporters about the future goals of the United Nations and progress made in meeting the goals of the Millennium Declaration. Among the t…

Secretary-General Kofi Annan and Foreign Minister Jack Straw spoke to reporters about the discussions on the future of Iraq and other issues. Following brief remarks, they answered questions…

Secretary-General Annan and Secretary Powell spoke to reporters about a number of issues including the bombing of the UN headquarters in Iraq, a report on Iraqi reconstruction, and an appare…

Secretary-General Annan addressed United Nations employees world-wide and spoke about the impact of a suicide car bombing on the UN headquarters in Iraq. He also observed a moment of silence…

Representatives spoke to the Security Council about the future of Iraq and potential United Nations roles in reconstruction efforts in the country.

Following their meeting in the Oval Office President Bush and Secretary-General Annan spoke to reporters about policy toward Africa and Iraq. Following brief comments they answered questions…

Secretary-General Annan announced the appointment of Mr. Vieira de Mello as a special representative to coordinate United Nations activities in post-war Iraq. They both talked to reporters a…

Ambassadors talked about a resolution to lift sanctions on Iraq, authorize U.S. and U.K. officials to administer Iraq while a transition government could be installed, and transfer authority…

Following a vote in the Security Council to lift sanctions on Iraq and authorize the U.S. and U.K. to jointly administer post-war Iraq, ambassadors spoke to reporters about the vote and futu…

Kofi Annan, the U.N. Secretary-General, spoke about Iraqi needs and urged the U.N. Human Rights Commission in Geneva, Switzerland to treat all countries equally in human rights aid.