Mr Ban Ki-moon risks facing impeachment. His actions are outrageous 
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Democratic presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) speaks during a campaign rally in the rain at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia, September 27, 2008.
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A puppy stands on a truck carrying people to be evacuated from the area in preparation for the approach of Hurricane Gustav in Batabano, on the southern coast of Cuba, August 30, 2008. Powerful Hurricane Gustav roared toward western Cuba on Saturday with 125 mph (205 kph) winds on its way to the oil-rich Gulf of Mexico after a deadly pass through the Caribbean.
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BANGKOK, THAILAND - AUGUST 30: A member of Anti-government People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) stands behind barbed wire outside Government on August 30, 2008, in Bangkok, Thailand. The protesters want to unseat the seven-month old coalition government lead by Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej.
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Georgian soldiers run near a blazing building after a Russian bombardment in Gori, 80 km (50 miles) from Tbilisi, August 9, 2008. A Russian warplane dropped a bomb on an apartment block in the Georgian town of Gori on Saturday, killing at least 5 people, a Reuters reporter said. The bomb hit the five-story building in Gori close to Georgia's embattled breakaway province of South Ossetia when Russian warplanes carried out a raid against military targets around the town.
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Renault driver Fernando Alonso of Spain sprays champagne on the podium after winning the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix at the Fuji Speedway circuit, in Oyama, Japan, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008.
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Renault Formula One driver Fernando Alonso of Spain (R) sprays champagne on BMW Sauber Formula One driver Robert Kubica of Poland after the Japanese F1 Grand Prix at Fuji Speedway in Oyama, central Japan, October 12, 2008.
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Renault's Fernando Alonso of Spain reacts following his victory at the parc ferme after winning Formula One's Japanese Grand Prix at the Fuji Speedway on October 12, 2008. Alonso took full advantage of others' mistakes and misfortunes to claim his second successive victory when he won the Japanese Grand Prix.
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Ukrainian-born actress and model Olga Kurylenko listens to Kateryna Yushchenko (unseen), wife of Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko, during their meeting at the Presidential home not far from Kiev on October 9, 2008. Olga Kurylenko is starring as James Bond girl Camille in the forthcoming 'Quantum of Solace' film.
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Ukrainian actress Olga Kurylenko is seen during a meeting with Ukrainian President wife, Kateryna Yushchenko, not seen, at Yushchenko's country house in Novye Bezradichi, outside Kiev, Ukraine, Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008. Kurylenko stars in the new James Bond film "Quantum of Solace," scheduled for release soon.
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LONDON - APRIL 16: Vehicles used by James Bond in various movies are displayed at the 'For Your Eyes Only: Ian Fleming & James Bond Press View' at the Imperial War Museum on April 16, 2008 in London, England. The exhibition focuses on the authour of the Bond novels, including research notes for the books and memorabilia from his time as a foreign correspondant in WWII. The exhibition also showcases props and collectables from 007 films. It opens on April 25 and runs until March 1, 2009.
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An Aston Martin, James Bond's iconic car, is fished out of Lake Garda, near Torbole, northern Italy, Saturday, April 19, 2008, after it plunged into the water during the drive to the set of the latest film in the 007 series. Producers of ''Quantum of Solace,'' which stars Daniel Craig, say the car was being delivered to the filming unit about 6:30 a.m. in heavy rain when the vehicle went off the lakeside road.
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Quotes about Ban Ki-moon
Mr Ban Ki-moon risks facing impeachment. His actions are outrageous
said Dmitry Rogozin
in Asian Age
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon warns that rapid environmental change is undercutting the fight against poverty and could jeopardize international peace and security ... Recognizing that rising scarcity of natural resources could trigger conflict, UNEP Executive Director Achim Steiner has called for the sound management of nature-based assets.
said David Jensen
in RedOrbit
It is time for Ban Ki-moon to show effective leadership and moral authority
said Aung Din
in Malaysia Sun
We had recommended to raise the security level for the UN staff from level two to level three, which has been recommended by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon
was said
in Malaysia Sun
The UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon stated during this year’s 63rd Session of the United Nations General Assembly that developing countries, particularly those on the African continent, are not on track to meeting the MDGs
said Donald M. Payne
I'm sure Ban Ki-Moon will have no trouble securing a new location in downtown Pyongyang or Tehran.
was said
We have responded to the call to action presented by United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon by extending our malaria control program for an additional five years. I hope my country's commitment will inspire others to commit to the fight against malaria so one day Africa will be malaria free.
was said
in PR Newswire
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said in his message to mark the Day, which is observed every year on 21 September. Yet too many people around the world still have their rights violated -- especially during and after armed conflict. That is why we must ensure that the rights in the Declaration are a living reality -- that they are known, understood and enjoyed by everyone, everywhere
was said
in New Kerala
Minister Yu is scheduled to attend the opening ceremony of the63rd session of the U.N. General Assembly on Sept. 23 and an ensuing luncheon hosted by the U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
was said
in Xinhua
