The United Nations was shocked when President Trump vowed to pull the United States out of the Paris Climate Accord. But months later at the General Assembly there’s a feeling that all may not be lost.
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Every year delegates from around the world convene at the United Nations headquarters in New York to tackle some of the world’s most pressing issues.
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Read the full transcript of U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks at his debut at the United Nations on Monday.
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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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The group is distributing food to the vulnerable and desperate, who are often the main targets for terrorist recruiters. But with less than 45 percent of U.N. appeals funded, the organization may face difficulty combating extremism.
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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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The event celebrated the 45th anniversary of “ping-pong diplomacy,” which helped bridge the gap between China and the United States.
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DPRK’s state-run TV broadcasts missile test footage. Video released after United Nations condemns the launch.
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A day after the test launch, DPRK leader Kim Jong-un vowed to complete his nuclear weapons program. But, Moscow is urging a diplomatic resolution to the Korean nuclear standoff.
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A new President has taken the helm of the General Assembly. Miroslav Lajcak assumed the office with a promise to focus on the people that the UN serves.
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