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1999 Nobel Prizes


U.N. High Commissioner Mary Robinson talks about her investigation into reports of atrocities in East Timor.(10/7/99)
Australia's ambassador to the United States, Indonesia's ambassador to the United Nations and Nobel Peace Prize winner Jose Ramos-Horta discuss efforts to bring peace to East Timor.(9/28/99)
Richard Holbrooke, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, details plans for the multinational force in East Timor. (9/16/99)
Sadako Ogata, U.N. high commissioner for refugees, talks about the Kosovo refugee situation. (7/22/99)
Sir Jeremy Greenstock, British ambassador to the United Nations, discusses developments in the Kosovo peace plan.(6/8/99)

Kofi Annan
A Newsmaker interview with U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan.

Rising Within the Ranks
A look at the career of Kofi Annan, the first U.N. secretary-general to rise from within the ranks of the U.N. staff and the first black African elected to the post.

Money Matters
A detailed look at the United Nations budget and the U.S. contributions.

Dealing with Iraq
Annan talks about the deal he negotiated with Iraqi President Saddam Hussein. (3/4/98)

Streamlining the U.N.
Annan talks about his plan to make the United Nations more efficient. (7/16/98)

Taking the Helm
Annan talks about taking charge at the United Nations. (12/16/98)

Burundi in Crisis
Annan, then-U.N. undersecretary-general for peacekeeping operations, talks about intervention in Burundi. (8/1/96)


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