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Progress in nuclear disarmament more urgent following terror attacks: Annan

17 September 2001
Recent terrorist attacks against the United States heighten the need to cut the world's nuclear arsenals, United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan said today in a message to the General Conference of the Vienna-based International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Secretary-General addressing staff

UN staff from across globe join in one voice of solidarity with terror victims

14 September 2001
United Nations staff from across the globe, many wearing the traditional attire of their home countries, packed the General Assembly Hall in New York at a solemn ceremony their union had called to show solidarity with the Government and people of the United States and to extend sympathy to those affected by Tuesday's terrorist attacks.
Mr. Annan ringing Peace Bell

Postponed by terrorist attack, 'peace bell' ceremony held at UN Headquarters

14 September 2001
Three days after its traditional date - the second Tuesday of September marked as the International Day of Peace -- the annual ringing of the Peace Bell was held today at United Nations Headquarters in New York in a sombre expression of solidarity with the victims of this week's devastating terrorist attacks against the United States.

UN staff, officials mourn terror attacks against US

13 September 2001
Over 2,000 staff from the United Nations office at Vienna today observed a moment of silence for the victims of Tuesday's terrorist attacks against the United States.

Head of UN aviation agency calls on nations to eradicate terrorist threat

13 September 2001
Reacting with shock and sadness to the terrorist attacks against the United States, the chief of the United Nations civil aviation agency has urged countries to band together in the fight against terrorism.

In aftermath of terror attacks, Annan cautions against jumping to conclusions

13 September 2001
Addressing religious communities gathered in New York two days after terrorist attacks rocked this city, United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan cautioned today against passing quick judgement as to who might be involved in perpetrating those horrible crimes.

In letters to US President, NY mayor, Annan says UN grieves with terror victims

13 September 2001
The United Nations today released the letters of condolences Secretary-General Kofi Annan sent to President George W. Bush of the United States and the Mayor of New York City, Rudolf Giuliani, in the wake of Tuesday's terrorist attacks.

Opening annual session, General Assembly condemns terror attacks against US

12 September 2001
Opening its annual session at United Nations Headquarters in New York, the General Assembly today expressed its outrage at Tuesday's terrorist attacks against the United States and called for international cooperation to bring the their perpetrators, organizers and sponsors to justice.
Council adopting today's resolution

Security Council 'unequivocally' condemns terrorist strikes against US

12 September 2001
In an unprecedented gesture of unanimity, members of the United Nations Security Council today stood up in the Council's chamber to vote for a resolution condemning -- "unequivocally" and "in the strongest terms" -- Tuesday's terrorist attacks against the United States.

Annan says all nations must join forces to identify perpetrators of terror acts

12 September 2001
Responding with shock and revulsion at the "cold-blooded viciousness" of yesterday's terrorist attacks in the United States, United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan today called on all countries to join forces to root out those responsible.