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Following opening ceremonies and an invocation by Archbishop Tutu, host David Brinkley introduced occasional historic film footage, special music, a specially-composed poem, and the speakers…

The speakers talked about the future of Africa, including the prospects for democracy in Africa. Following prepared remarks, they responded to questions from the audience.

Mr. Essy spoke about the future of the African continent, including peace and security initiatives from the United Nations, and called for peacekeeping training for armies of all African nat…

Speaking on the same day as the U.S. president, a break from previous U.N. practice, Russian President Boris Yeltsin spoke on post-Cold War changes in international relationships. He emphasi…

President Bill Clinton encouraged the United Nations to enforce its peacekeeping efforts in Sarajevo, using the current U.S military occupation of Haiti as a “prime example.” He otherwise pr…

President Carlos Salinas Gotari spoke on the role of the United Nations in a post-Cold War world, international trade, and other issues.

Members of the United Nations Security Council met to vote on a resolution concerning Israel’s Deportation of Palestinians.

The Foreign Ministers of the United Nations Security Council debated and passed a resolution authorizing the use of force to achieve the withdrawal of Iraqi forces from Kuwait if forces are …

The United Nations Security Council met to discuss a proposed increase in the sanctions against Iraq. Members voted nearly unanimously to ban all air flights in and out of Iraq and to detain…