UN official criticizes US over Iran
Published: 18 March, 2009, 13:18
A top-ranking UN official has accused the United States of 'demonising' Iran's president, reports the AP news agency.
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Published: 18 March, 2009, 13:18
A top-ranking UN official has accused the United States of 'demonising' Iran's president, reports the AP news agency.