[July 4th]

Under Secretary-General Jan Egeland said his office had offered the services of the U.N.'s disaster assistance

I hope they won't be too stingy.

[righttackle44]

"Under Secretary-General Jan Egeland said his office had offered the services of the U.N.'s disaster assistance."

No, no, no. You all misunderstand. He doesn't mean he'll send aid. He means he'll send disaster.

[SkyPilot]

Jan Egeland, UN undersecretary general for humanitarian affairs and emergency relief coordinator (AP)

U.N. official slams U.S. as 'stingy' over aid

[sofaman]

uh oh...watch your wallet..UN eyeing disaster aid funds..

[lawdude]

"Under Secretary-General Jan Egeland said his office had offered the services of the U.N.'s disaster assistance"

He said if the US gives $20 Bn to the UN, he will send $20M to the us after taking out Kofi's cut of 90% for handling.

Sure>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

[Sicon]

Under Secretary-General Jan Egeland said his office had offered the services of the U.N.'s disaster assistance and coordination teams ...

Why am I reminded of the "Crack Suicide Squadron" in Monty Python's "Life of Brian"?

Seems to me that if there's anything the UN knows, its how to assist and coordinate disasters!