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Democracy Fund launched with €34m

The UN’s newly-created Democracy Fund was officially inaugurated yesterday with pledges of $41m (€34.5m) to start promoting democratic institutions and practices around the world.

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Robinson wants Ahern to lead the world on committing to overseas aid

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Tough challenges face new US ambassador to UN

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UN Security Council close to Iraq resolution deal

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Major changes proposed to draft UN resolution

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Iraq: Flight restrictions lifted

UN approval for humanitarian aid program when war winds down

THE UN Security Council unanimously approved a resolution yesterday to restart the UN humanitarian programme which was providing food to 60% of Iraq’s 22 million people once the US-led war winds down.

Sat, 29 Mar, 2003

Anti-war alliance: 'No proof Saddam is a threat'

Facing imminent war, the world’s staunchest opponents of invading Iraq told the UN Security Council there was no proof Saddam Hussein posed a threat to any country.

Wed, 19 Mar, 2003

Bush 'fails to convince security council'

Key members of the UN Security Council say the United States has so far failed to convince them that time has run out for a peaceful resolution to the crisis with Iraq.

Thu, 30 Jan, 2003

Europe moves to rein in US over plans to attack Iraq

EUROPE moved to stay America’s hand over Iraq yesterday, as top officials spoke out against a rush to war on the basis of inconclusive weapons inspections.

Sat, 11 Jan, 2003