Annan set for second term as UN chief

The United Nations Security Council today nominated Secretary-General Kofi Annan by acclamation for a second term at the helm of the world body, paving the way for his election by the 189-member General Assembly.

‘‘The Security Council at a private meeting has decided to recommend Mr Kofi Annan for a second term for appointment by the General Assembly,’’ council president Anwarul Chowdhury of Bangladesh announced.