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UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan (R Front) answers questions during his final press conference at the United Nations in New York, Dec. 19, 2006. (Xinhua Photo/Zhao Peng)
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UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan (L Back) answers questions during his final press conference at the United Nations in New York, Dec. 19, 2006. (Xinhua Photo/Zhao Peng)Photo Gallery >>>

Annan calls for greater co-op among developing nations

UNITED NATIONS, Dec. 19 (Xinhua) -- UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan on Tuesday called on developing countries to work together more to tackle some of their greatest common threats and challenges, from extreme poverty to HIV/AIDS.

Annan: military action against Iran "unwise and disastrous"

UNITED NATIONS, Dec. 19 (Xinhua) -- UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan on Tuesday warned against any possible military intervention in Iran over the country's controversial nuclear program.