The United Nations Security Council is expected to endorse the reappointment of Ban Ki-moon for a second term as U.N. chief on Friday. Mr. Ban faces no other candidates. His bid has the backing of the United States and other key members of the U.N. Security Council, and he appears almost certain to be re-elected. […]
Security Council to Recommend UN Chief for 2nd Term
Posted June 17th, 2011 at 10:00 am (UTC-5)
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Security Council to Recommend UN Chief for 2nd Term
Posted June 16th, 2011 at 9:40 am (UTC-5)
The United Nations Security Council is expected to recommend the reappointment of Ban Ki-moon for a second term as U.N. chief. Mr. Ban faces no other candidates. His bid has the backing of the United States and other key members of the U.N. Security Council, and he appears almost certain to be re-elected. The Security […]
Obama Welcomes UN Chief’s Bid for 2nd Term
Posted June 7th, 2011 at 10:35 am (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama has welcomed the candidacy of U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for a second term heading the world body. In a statement Tuesday, the White House said Mr. Ban has made important reforms and led the U.N. as it played a critical role in crises and challenges around the world — including in […]
Ban Ki-Moon Seeks Second Term as UN Secretary General
Posted June 6th, 2011 at 12:50 pm (UTC-5)
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has formally announced his candidacy for a second five-year term as the head of the world body. The 66-year-old former South Korean foreign minister said Monday he had sent a letter to the 192 U.N. member states to “humbly” offer himself for a second term. Mr. Ban has been secretary […]
