(December 10, 2004) Russia’s reversal of its longstanding position opposing Iraqi debt forgiveness is ‘inextricably linked’ to the Iraqi government’s reconsideration of agreements between Russian oil companies and the former regime of Saddam Hussein.
Guardian victory in arms bribe case
(December 9, 2004) The high court yesterday ordered the release of files disclosing payments by a leading British arms company to the daughter of the then president of Indonesia in a landmark ruling for freedom of information.
Chile’s Pinochet received US$12 million from US and other countries, paper says
(December 9, 2004) But Chilean media refute allegations.
Brown wants G8 to write off poor countries’ debts
(December 9, 2004) The government wants the world to write off the debts of the poorest countries, sponsor research for new malaria and AIDS vaccines and complete global trade talks during its presidency of the G8 rich nations club next year.
The IMF and the future of Iraq
(December 8, 2004) It is uncontroversial to argue that US policies and interests are widely reflected in the decisions taken and the statements made by the Iraqi interim authorities.
US and others gave millions to Pinochet
(December 7, 2004) Former Chilean dictator Gen. Augusto Pinochet is alleged to have received multimillion-dollar payments from the governments of several countries, including the United States, during his 25-year rule.
Blair gives personal support to Kofi Annan
(December 6, 2004) British Prime Minister Tony Blair gave his personal endorsement Monday to UN Secretary General Kofi Annan, who has come under fire in the United States over the oil-for-food program in Iraq.
Annan’s oil-for-food crisis deepens
(December 4, 2004) US President George W. Bush increased the pressure on Kofi Annan over Iraq’s oil-for-food scandal yesterday, pointedly declining to endorse the UN Secretary-General.
UN staff cast doubt on Annan support
(December 3, 2004) Secretary General Kofi Annan faces new questions about support from his own employees after UN staff cast doubt on a show of confidence in his leadership.
Powell lauds UN chief, in first US defense
(December 3, 2004) Secretary of State Colin Powell called Kofi Annan a "good" U.N. secretary-general on Friday, after days in which Washington chose not to defend the diplomat against a U.S. senator’s demand he resign.
Focus shifts to finances in cases against Pinochet
(December 1, 2004) Human rights lawyers and Chilean tax authorities have filed complaints against the former dictator, whose popularity is waning.
The Greater Mekong subregion hydro grid
(December 1, 2004) A review of the Asian Development Bank’s 2003 Indicative Master Plan for Regional Power Interconnections and Power Trade in the Greater Mekong Subregion and whether the ADB Master Plan serves the interests of GMS power consumers.
Kuwait’s decision on writing off Iraqi debts goes in tune with Paris Club’s
(December 1, 2004) Foreign Minister Sheikh Dr. Mohammad Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah said Kuwait’s decision to write-off some of Iraq’s debt would go in harmony with the Paris Club’s recent decision.
Kofi Annan must go
(December 1, 2004) It’s time for U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan to resign.
Iraq seeks debt-relief deal with its Arab neighbours
(December 1, 2004) We expect our Arab brothers will give us the highest reduction rate," said Adel Abd al-Mahdi, Iraq’s Finance Minister. "Any negotiations should start with the 80 per cent rate.
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