U N Seeks 60 Million to Solve Solvency Crisis
United Nations officials say 50 to 60 million dollars in voluntary contributions could lift the UN from insolvency caused by 126 million dollars of unpaid peacekeeping dues. Russia resists paying, while the United States has trimmed its demanded share by 9.4 million. Negotiations led by Secretary-General U Thant and General Assembly president Alex Quaison-Lackey aim to establish a face-saving voluntary fund before the Christmas recess.