Is it almost over?

From The Australian - The World

Expectations of a Ban victory have risen sharply after UN corridor talk established Qatar was the country that voted to “discourage” his candidacy at the last straw poll taken in the 15-member Security Council.

It meant that Mr Ban’s 14 “encouragements” included the council’s five permanent members - the US, Britain, China, Russia and France - whose votes will ultimately be crucial.

More to come…