The Haitian National police still needs help in dealing with ruthless gangs, drug traffickers and political groups that seek to manipulate the police for their own ends.

Iraq must turn back from the dangerous and self-defeating course it has chosen.

Adoption of the (comprehensive) resolution, which includes many important provisions bearing on the oil-for-food program, will clear the way for action on a full six-month extension of the (oil-for-food) program a week from now.