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UK UN, Britain to co-host climate summit on December 12 The United Nations and Britain said Wednesday they would co-host a global climate summit on December 12, the fifth anniversary of the landmark... on 24 September 2020
World New bid but little hope to reform UN Security Council A flurry of world leaders have appealed again to the United Nations to reform the Security Council, reviving a bid launched 15 years ago. on 24 September 2020
World Arab leaders voice alarm at UN over Iran tensions Arab leaders voiced fears Wednesday before the United Nations of new conflict in the region as tensions soar between Iran and the United States. on 24 September 2020
