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New UNESCO chief plans Arab visits to ease tensions

Source: The Daily Star
Cairo : Egypt | 2 months ago  
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Soviet bloc, said on Sunday “the page had been turned” on the bitter battle for the UN post.  “I have already received congratulations from the Egyptian foreign minister,” she said.  “I have also received many congratulations and letters of support for my new role … among them many ministers...
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