Iraq resolution ignores quick transfer of power - Annan

UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan said tonight a new US draft resolution on Iraq does not follow his recommendation for a quick transfer of power to an interim government.

The revised resolution endorses a step-by-step transfer of authority to an Iraqi interim administration but sets no timetable for the hand over of sovereignty and leaves the US led Coalition Provisional Authority in overall control until elections are held at some future unspecified date.