The biggest personal gift in the history of the world
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CNN founder Ted Turner has made a personal gift of $1 billion to the United Nations (UN), an organization which he has always strongly supported. This gift represents almost one third of his total worth, and is probably the largest philanthropic gift ever made. His gesture may cause some embarrassment to the US government, which has failed to pay back dues of around $1.3 billion to the UN. The money will be paid in $100 million installments over 10 years.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1997
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Bombers were heading for Baghdad when the order came: 'Abort abort.'
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President Bill Clinton issued orders for an extensive military strike to be launched against Iraq, and B-52 heavy bombers were on their way to the region. However, control of the confrontation with Iraq shifted to the United Nations Security Council, which reminded Iraqi President Saddam Hussein of its offer of a comprehensive review of sanctions which have been in operation against Iraq since 1991. United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan publicly accepted President Saddam's climbdown, and this forced Clinton to countermand his own orders.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1998
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