Kofi wags the finger in final UN speech

Kofi Annan has made his final speech as UN secretary general, calling on the US not to lose sight of its core principles in its fight on terror.

'No nation can make itself secure by seeking supremacy over others,' Mr Annan said, urging the US to respect human rights in its 'war on terror'.

Mr Annan said states had to be accountable and the UN was the only body where this could be assured.

The speech has been interpreted as a sharp rebuke of President Bush.