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Despite international action, Al-Qaida ‘fit and well,’ ready to strike, UN report warns

30 September 2002
Despite international action to contain Al-Qaida, the terrorist network retains its financial support and remains a deadly threat, according to a United Nations report released today.
Nane Annan at 11 September exhibit

Nane Annan hails spirit of unity at UN memorial to September 11 victims

25 September 2002
Nane Annan, the wife of the United Nations Secretary General, today said an exhibit paying tribute to the victims of the 11 September 2001 terrorist attack currently installed at UN Headquarters is a symbol of the solidarity between the world body and its host city.
Kofi Annan addresses General Assembly

Annan stresses vital role of multilateral institutions in address to UN Assembly

12 September 2002
Multilateral action is essential to success in combating terrorism and a broad spectrum of global ills facing the world, Secretary-General Kofi Annan told the United Nations General Assembly as it opened its high-level debate today.

One year after terror attacks on US, UN aviation agency predicts air traffic rebound

11 September 2002
One year after terrorists used airplanes as weapons of mass destruction against the United States, total passenger traffic on the world's airlines has stabilized and will likely rebound next year, according to the United Nations International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
Mr. and Mrs. Annan, US Amb. Negroponte (left) and GA President Kavan

As UN remembers 11 September victims, Annan urges world unity in anti-terror fight

11 September 2002
As delegates from around the world joined United Nations officials and staff at UN Headquarters this morning for a solemn ceremony to commemorate the first anniversary of the terrorist attacks against the United States, Secretary-General Kofi Annan recalled the spirit of unity that seized the world on that tragic day a year ago and called for unified efforts to defeat the menace of terrorism.
Kofi Annan

Terrorist attacks on US galvanized UN response, Annan says in annual report

11 September 2002
The terrorist attacks perpetrated against the United States one year ago today galvanized international action in response to the menace, Secretary-General Kofi Annan says in his annual report on the UN's work.
Secretary of State Powell, Kofi Annan

Annan reaffirms Security Council's central role in global fight against terrorism

11 September 2002
Stressing the central role of the United Nations Security Council in the global fight against terrorism, Secretary-General Kofi Annan today called on the 15-member body to strive even harder to ensure that the struggle ahead is fought in unison, and won in a legitimate way.

Around the world, UN staffers mark 11 September with solemn ceremonies

11 September 2002
United Nations staff members around the world today marked the anniversary of last year's terrorist attacks against the United States with tributes to the memory of those who perished.

Events of last September reinforce need for tolerance, Annan and Assembly President say

11 September 2002
Addressing an inter-religious service on the one-year anniversary of the terrorist attacks against the United States, United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan and the President of the UN General Assembly, Jan Kavan, today said the events of last September reinforce the need for dialogue, mutual understanding and tolerance.

Security Council adds 2 names to list of Al-Qaida and Taliban operatives under sanctions

11 September 2002
The United Nations Security Council committee monitoring sanctions against Al-Qaida and Taliban operatives has added two names to its extensive list of those subject to the measures.