Monday, September 23, 2002

How'd They Get So Lucky?
The Australian reports that UN may quit Australia:
THE UN may close its Australian headquarters as part of sweeping reforms to the world body unveiled by UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan early this morning.

The move would symbolise the end of an era for the UN in Australia ? there has been an office in Sydney since 1948, when Ben Chifley was prime minister.

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The UN's six-person Sydney office is responsible for informing government, the public and media about UN decisions and promoting the UN's agenda in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.
Another good return on the dues - they spent their time lobbying for more. But good riddance. Now if we could only get them out of New York City.