September 25, 2018

Trump returns to UN General Assembly with new tone towards DPRK

Diplomats and dignitaries from the United Nations’ 193 member nations are in New York for the U.N. General Assembly meeting. U.S. President Donald Trump is attending his second UNGA meeting since taking office. But this time around, his attitude towards some countries has taken a strikingly positive turn.

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Trump addresses UN General Assembly
September 25, 2018

Trump addresses UN General Assembly

Trump told leaders from around the world Tuesday the American economy is “booming like never before” and his administration has accomplished more in less than two years than almost any other administration. His boast elicited laughter from the scores of heads of state and delegates in the audience for the speech.

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September 24, 2018

The United Nations: Then and Now

Shortly after the end of the World War II, the United Nations was created. Its mission statement is to “maintain international peace and security”. This week’s gathering of the U.N. General Assembly in New York comes at a challenging time for global order.

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Understanding Washington's rocky relationship with the UN
September 19, 2018

Understanding Washington’s rocky relationship with the UN

U.S. President Donald Trump is among the first leaders scheduled to kick off debates at the annual United Nations General Assembly meeting next Tuesday. He will face increased push back and skepticism after a year of action that includes withdrawal from U.N. bodies and agreements, and funding cuts.

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DPRK Minister of Foreign Affairs Ri Yong Ho
September 25, 2017

DPRK holds right to self-defense against US

U.S. President Donald Trump’s speech at the U.N. General Assembly amounts to a declaration of war and Pyongyang reserves the right to take measures against the U.S., the DPRK Minister of Foreign Affairs Ri Yong Ho said on Monday.

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Security tight ahead of UN General Assembly
September 17, 2017

Security tight ahead of UN General Assembly

The same organization responsible for looking after the U.S. president works with security details from across the world, helping to protect the heads of state for almost 200 countries and territories.

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September 16, 2017

UN aid agencies appeal for funding, saying donations fall far short of needs

Nigeria, South Sudan, Somalia, Yemen—four countries facing the threat of famine. On-going violence has devastated investments in agriculture, and millions may now die of hunger. Earlier this year, the United Nations issued an urgent appeal for $4.9 billion, but as of August only half the money had been received. CGTN’s Nick Harper has details.

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