Guterres remains frontrunner for UN top job; Malcorra drops to fifth position

Tuesday, August 30th 2016 - 07:16 UTC

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Portugal's former prime minister Antonio Guterres is still the frontrunner to become the next secretary-general of the United Nations following a third straw poll held Monday, diplomats said. Guterres, who served as UN refugee chief for 10 years, received 11 votes of encouragement, three “discourage” votes and one “no opinion” during the informal vote by the 15-member Security Council. Read full article

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Brit Bob
I think Susana is still working on her usurpation and UN resolutions. Time will tell but this might help her: https://www.academia.edu/21721198/Falklands_1833_Usurpation_and_UN_Resolutions
Aug 30th, 2016 - 08:57 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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falklandlad
currently 5th position.... dust biting looming. Fantastic!.
Aug 30th, 2016 - 11:11 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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Kanye
Two women running, and Malcorra is in 5th position.
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Marti Llazo
Only 7 “discourage” votes against Malacara? One would have expected so many more.

Now fighting her way to the back of the pack.....

But there will always be a solid place for her as deputy reserve assistant weekend dog-catcher in Venado Tuerto.
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ChrisR
I am very surprised she is still IN the race.

The Malevolent Midget Greaseball is about as welcome as a turd in the swimming pool.
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Marti Llazo
There is a bit of resemblance.
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