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Relieved at end of Moscow hostage crisis, Annan mourns those who died

Reacting to the end of the hostage crisis which has rocked Moscow in recent days, United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan today condemned the terrorist practice and extended condolences to all those affected.

UN rights official condemns Bali bomb attack, pledges support for anti-terrorism fight

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights today strongly condemned Saturday's deadly attack in Bali, Indonesia, and pledged his full support for efforts to root out terrorism.

UN reports seven of its personnel injured in Bali attack

Seven United Nations personnel were injured by the terrorist blast that rocked Bali, Indonesia, over the weekend, according to a spokesperson for the world body.

Shocked by deadly attack in Bali, Annan calls for joint efforts to fight terror

Reacting with shock to the news of last night's deadly car bombing in Bali, Indonesia, which killed at least 180 people and wounded scores of others, United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan today condemned the attack and stressed the need for joint efforts in the fight against terrorism.

Security Council calls on lapsed countries to report to Counter-Terrorism Committee

Hailing the progress achieved by the Counter-Terrorism Committee set up one year ago in the wake of the 11 September attacks against the United States, the United Nations Security Council called for those States that have failed to report to the panel to meet their obligations promptly.

Annan outlines three-pronged UN strategy to combat terrorism worldwide

Addressing the United Nations Security Council exactly one year after it established a powerful Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC), Secretary-General Kofi Annan today outlined a three-pronged UN strategy for combating the scourge.

UN Counter-Terrorism Committee key tool in fighting menace, Chairman says

The United Nations Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) has played a significant and worldwide role in combating the scourge since its creation one year ago, CTC Chairman Jeremy Greenstock of the United Kingdom told the Security Council today.

To fight terrorism, ignorance must be tackled, UN communications official says

In order to eradicate the roots of terrorism and put a halt to the practice, efforts must be made to counter ignorance about other cultures, Shashi Tharoor, the United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Communications and Public Information, said today.