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Last photo of Salvador Allende alive.
Last photo of Salvador Allende alive.

Chile remembers its own September 11 anniversary

September 11, 2005 is not only a day of remembrance for the United States, but for Chile as well. On September 11, 1973, General Augusto Pinochet took control of Chile and established a military dictatorship. Full story

UN headquarters in New York City.
UN headquarters in New York City.

UN inquiry finds mismanagement and failure of oversight

The Independent Inquiry Committee's report on the overall management and oversight of the UN's Oil-for-Food Programme has concluded that the United Nations requires stronger executive leadership, thorough administrative reform, and more reliable controls and auditing. Full story

Superdome roof, 2 days after Katrina struck
Superdome roof, 2 days after Katrina struck

Red Cross is not in New Orleans for Katrina, Guard raced it to Superdome

The American Red Cross is not lending its usual assistance in New Orleans, because the Louisiana National Guard acted first. After Saturday September 3, it was agreed with state officials the Red Cross was not needed because the large-scale evacuation of the city was under way. Full story