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World leaders to attend Kofi Annan's state funeral in Ghana
Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo calls the funeral 'a major event for our country' and describes Annan as 'one of the most illustrious people of this generation'
Kofi Annan to receive state burial in Ghana on September 13
'It's going to be a major event for our country... I expect many leaders to be present,' says Ghana President Nana Akufo-Addo
PH mourns death of Kofi Annan, 'champion of humanity'
(UPDATED) The late UN secretary-general Kofi Annan has 'made our world a better place to live in,' says Foreign Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano
Kofi Annan: UN's 'rock star' secretary-general
The charismatic, quiet-spoken career diplomat will be remembered as arguably the United Nations' most popular leader
Tributes pour in for former UN chief, Nobel laureate Kofi Annan
(4th UPDATE) World leaders and organizations pay tribute to the former UN Secretary General and Nobel Peace Prize laureate
Kofi Annan, former UN chief, dies at 80
(4th UPDATE) Current UN chief Antonio Guterres voices deep sadness at the news, describing Annan as 'a guiding force for good'
Leaders needed to fix global 'mess', says Kofi Annan
At a time of growing US isolationism, Annan urged leaders to cooperate better on fighting terrorism, migration and global warming
Former UN chief Annan says Rohingya must return to Myanmar
Kofi Annan, who led an advisory commission to the Myanmar government, says world powers must work with the country's military and civilian leaders to end the refugee crisis
Myanmar Rohingya abuse may be 'crimes against humanity' – UN
Amid the mounting crisis former UN chief Kofi Annan begins a week long visit to Myanmar that will include a trip to northern Rakhine
Myanmar Buddhists jeer ex-UN chief on peace mission
Hundreds of Buddhists jeer former UN chief Kofi Annan as he arrived in Myanmar s troubled Rakhine state to examine a bitter religious conflict
Former UN chief to advise Myanmar on troubled Rakhine state – gov't
An advisory panel will be chaired by former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan with a focus on finding lasting solutions to the complex and delicate issues in the Rakhine State
FIFA faces long struggle to pass reforms
The person who will head up the task force aimed at fine tuning crucial reforms for FIFA could still face stiff opposition
Colombia, FARC rebels resume peace talks in Havana
The talks between the government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia FARC now into their third year are resuming after a two week hiatus
January 1 in history
The first day of the year has witnessed some of the firsts in world history
African Union gives ICC ultimatum over Kenyatta trial
The bloc warned it would support a no show at the ICC by Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta if the demand was not answered
Tutu calls on African leaders not to 'kill off' ICC
Tutu: In just two days time African leaders could kill off a great institution leaving the world a more dangerous place
Blair could have prevented Iraq war: Annan
Former British prime minister Tony Blair was the only person capable of turning George Bush against the 2003 Iraq invasion ex United Nations chief Kofi Annan claims
Brahimi meets Syria's Assad, warns of world threat
The worsening conflict in Syria poses a threat to the region and the world at large international peace envoy Lakhdar Brahimi warns
Dim hope of success for Syria peace envoy, say analysts
With the international community still divided and conflict in Syria worsening the second man to take on the job of international peace envoy to the country is said to have little chance of success
Aleppo battle rages as both sides report atrocities
The Syrian army pressed its assault on rebels in commercial capital Aleppo on Sunday August 12 while both sides reported atrocities and Arab foreign ministers postponed a planned meeting
New UN Syria envoy to be named next week
The envoy will replace Kofi Annan who resigned August 2
General says all Damascus retaken, Aleppo pounded
The Syrian army said it has seized the last rebel held district of the capital as insurgents in Aleppo came under heavy bombardment by regime forces
Blame game after Annan quits as envoy
World powers trade blame after Kofi Annan quit as peace envoy to Syria
China 'regrets' Annan's resignation
Kofi Annan resigns as international envoy for Syria but says will continue to work for a solution to the conflict in the country
Kofi Annan quits as Syria peace envoy
The former UN Secretary General has failed in his mission to stop the bloodshed in Syria
Violence rages across Syria as UN mission clock ticks
UPDATED Heavy clashes rage between Syrian troops and rebels with at least 24 people killed
Ban in China seeking tougher action on Syria
UN chief Ban Ki moon is expected to press China s leaders Wednesday July 18 to back tougher action to stop violence in Syria before a Security Council showdown over a resolution threatening sanctions
Damascus rocked by 'most intense' fighting of revolt
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says the violence had killed at least 55 people Rights activists say more than 150 people have been massacred by Syrian troops
Attack on Syria village targeted rebels, activists: UN
A variety of weapons were used in an attack on the Syrian village of Treimsa where more than 150 people were killed this week with the homes of rebels and activists bearing the brunt the UN mission said on Saturday July 14
Annan admits Syria failure, at least 60 killed
International envoy Kofi Annan acknowledged the failure so far of his mission to bring peace to Syria as more than 60 people were killed in violence on Saturday July 7 that also spilled over into Lebanon
Annan warns 'history will judge' failure on Syrian conflict
History is a somber judge and it will judge us all harshly if we prove incapable of taking the right path today
World powers meet in desperate bid to halt Syria crisis
World powers meet in a desperate bid to salvage international envoy Kofi Annan s peace plan for Syria to end 16 months of bloodshed
Russia objections put Syria crisis meeting in doubt
Kofi Annan is battling to save an international meeting on Syria amid Russian objections to his plan
Talks under way with Russia on post-Assad Syria: France
France s foreign minister said Friday June 15 that talks were under way with Russia on Syria s future if President Bashar al Assad is ousted and that Paris may supply communication equipment to Syrian rebels
Syria army shells towns, Russia lobbies conference
Army shelling and gunfire killed at least 83 29 civilians in protest towns on Saturday June 9 a watchdog said as Russia pushed its idea of an international conference including Iran to end the bloodshed in Syria
Annan fears Syria will soon 'spiral out of control'
UN Arab League envoy Kofi Annan fears the Syria crisis will spiral out of control as he renews calls for major powers to warn the Assad regime
Annan hopes Iran will be part of Syria 'solution'
Iran should be involved in any solution to end the Syria conflict says UN Arab League envoy Kofi Annan
100 killed in new Syria regime 'massacre': opposition
What is certain is that dozens of people died including women and children according to watchdog Rami Abdel
Annan to hold talks Friday in Washington on Syria
UN envoy Kofi Annan will hold talks with US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton here Friday June 8 as the international community tries to find a way to end the bloodshed in Syria a US official said
Arabs urge UN action amid fears of civil war
Arab leaders called Saturday June 2 for UN action as at least 39 people were killed in Syria amid growing fears that envoy Kofi Annan s peace plan is failing and the country is heading for all out civil war
Syria rebels give regime Friday deadline to end bloodshed
The ultimatum by the Free Syrian Army came soon after US ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice warned that prospects for a political solution in Syria are now almost non existent and that the Security Council must discuss new action against Damascus
Annan urges Assad 'act now' as West expels envoys
Envoy Kofi Annan has urged Syrian President Bashar al Assad to act now to end 15 months of bloodshed warning the country has reached a tipping point as Western nations ordered out its top diplomats
West expels Syrian envoys over Houla massacre
The coordinated envoy expulsions followed mounting international outrage over the massacre on Friday in the central town of Houla in which at least 108 people including 49 children were killed according to UN figures
Syria forces kill two even as UN observers deploy
An advance team of UN military observers arrived in Damascus on Sunday April 15 to oversee a shaky ceasefire but dozens of people troops as well as civilians have been killed since it went into force on Thursday April 12
Syria peace plan in jeopardy over regime demands
A peace plan for Syria was in jeopardy after a rebel commander rejected fresh conditions from the government for a pullout of regime troops from protest hubs amid a new spike in violence
Syria accepts April 10 peace deadline: Annan
Annan said Syria had agreed to immediately start pulling troops out of protest cities and complete a troop and heavy weapon withdrawal by April 10
Russia, China join UN demand for Syria peace move
Russia and China which have blocked two resolutions on Syria backed a western drafted statement that called on President Bashar al Assad to work toward a cessation of hostilities and a democratic transition
Killer blasts hit Syria, UN in humanitarian bid
Bombings as experts from the UN and Organisation of Islamic Cooperation began a mission to assess the humanitarian impact of the year long conflict
Syria revolt enters 2nd year with regime on offensive
Syria s deadly revolt entered a second year Thursday March 15 with the regime smashing rebel bastions and peace envoy Kofi Annan awaiting answers from Damascus before the United Nations re enters the fray
Will Miriam's genie give her an ICC seat?
Sen Miriam Defensor Santiago is campaigning to be a judge at the International Criminal Court Will she work her magic to win the politics and votes for the world body?
