Asia/West Split at WTO - 62 to 59

[Chris Burford]

> Mr Mchumo named Mr Moore as WTO members' preferred
>candidate after a hard-fought contest in which the New Zealander edged
>narrowly ahead in the final days.
>
>He gained the support of 62 countries spread around all major regions
>and among rich and poor countries, against 59 who back Mr Supachai,
>Thailand's deputy prime minister.

Until proved otherwise, I suggest that narrow lead in votes for the west,
was almost certainly bought, and is unrepresentative of the interests of
the great majority of people of the world.

Chris Burford

London