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Protocol and liaison service of the united nations 405 east 42nd street, room s0201 new york, ny 10017 telephone. Confronting the challenges of global society, boulder, lynne rienner publishers. Canada and the united nations emergency force, 195667 by michael k. This site may include links and references to thirdparty databases, websites, books and articles, this does not imply endorsement by the united nations. List of books and articles about united nations online. For example, she recognizes norse and basque peoples and. Portuguese foreign minister luis amado, left, hugs his canadian counterpart, lawrence cannon, after the united nations voted in an election for non.
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