Sources: Second UN straw poll shows decision still remote

New York, 6 August - The second straw poll for the next UN secretary general, which saw Slovenia's candidate Danilo Türk drop to fourth from second spot in the previous informal vote, indicates the Security Council has decided to slow down the race because it is not ready to take a decision yet, diplomatic sources say.

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The UN Security Council in session.
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