Portugal's Antonio Guterres

Portugal's Antonio Guterres replaces Ban Ki-moon as next UN chief

The UN General Assembly on Thursday formally appointed Antonio Guterres as the new secretary-general of the United Nations, replacing Ban Ki-moon. The 193 member states adopted by acclamation a resolution appointing the former prime minister of Portugal for a five-year term beginning January 1.

Oct 13, 2016, 20:11 PM IST