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Kofi Annan takes up the post of Secretary-General.
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1997
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Kyoto Treaty tackles climate change. The agreement calls for a reduction in global greenhouse emmissions by 5 percent, but critics say concessions offered to polluting nations will do little to stop global warming. The U.S. pulls out of the treaty in March 2001.
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UNFCCC
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Control
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1997
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Annan sets out his UN reform plan. Upon taking office, Annan took immediate steps to make the UN a leaner, more efficient and more effective organization. The effort is ongoing.
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1997
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Ted Turner pledges $1 billion to UN.
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Morning Edition
A discussion about Turner's $1 billion donation.
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1998
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Weapons inspectors pull out of Iraq.
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Online NewsHour
A full report on the weapons inspections crisis.
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1998
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Annan denies received warning and did nothing in response to Rwanda genocide. "No one can deny that the world failed the people of Rwanda. But the crucial issue is not how to apportion blame with the benefit of hindsight. . .we should be asking how we can insure that such a tragedy can never happen again." He sets up an independent inquiry into the UN handling of the crisis.
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