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Ban Ki-moon has put himself forward for a second term as Secretary General of the United Nations.
The ex-South Korean foreign minister, who took the job in 2007, said in a letter to UN member states he “humbly” offered himself for five more years.
Diplomats say that with no rival for the position, he could win a UN General Assembly vote before the end of June.
Mr Ban has won praise for raising awareness on climate change, but his low-key style has drawn some criticism.
His office says he gets things done by mixing quiet diplomacy with public pressure.
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