Secretary-General Kofi Annan waves to the applauding crowd after announcing that his over-seeing of this meeting of the General Assembly will be his last since his term is expiring at the United Nations on September 19, 2006 in New York. (UPI Photo/Monika Graff)
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Divided Cyprus opens key Nicosia crossing
NICOSIA - A major crossing point at the heart of the divided capital city of Nicosia was opened on Thursday in great fanfare underscoring renewed optimism and drive to reunify the island after decades of division.
Jordan-Qatar row flares over vote for UN chief
Jordan recalled its ambassador from Qatar Tuesday for consultations amid a diplomatic row over Doha's decision to back a South Korean candidate ahead of Amman's to succeed UN chief Kofi Annan.
World's biggest book fair takes on other media
The world's biggest book fair in the German city of Frankfurt opens its doors Wednesday, shining a spotlight on the rise of the Internet as a challenge to the printed word and the flourishing literary scene in guest country India.
Palestinian government 'will recognize Israel'
Palestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas told the UN General Assembly late Thursday that any new Palestinian government will recognize Israel.
Review of Arab Editorials
A roundup of commentary from Arab newspapers September 21.
Review of Arab Editorials
A roundup of commentary from Arab newspapers September 20.
Iraq to debate draft law, Annan warns of civil war
Iraqi lawmakers are set this week to debate a controversial draft law to divide the war-torn country into autonomous regions, after UN chief Kofi Annan voiced fears of all-out civil war.
