UN approves return of Honduran president

The United Nations General Assembly has approved a resolution calling for the reinstatement of ousted Honduran President, Manuel Zelaya.



Mr Zelaya\'s expulsion by the army on Sunday has been criticised in Europe, Washington, Latin America and the Caribbean as a coup.



He said he will return to Honduras on Thursday, accompanied by the head of the Organisation of American States.



Mr Zelaya, who also addressed the UN, thanked the assembly for what he called its historic resolution.



He also pledged not to seek another term in office once he returns to Honduras, and says he will not accept a second term if he’s asked to serve again.



The resolution calls for all states to recognise no other government than that of Mr Zelaya.



It was co-sponsored by a group of Latin American and Caribbean nations and was supported by the United States.