UN General Assembly: World leaders’ attempts to stand out
For more than 70 years, world leaders have gathered before the United Nations General Assembly to speak and to be heard.
18 Sep 2017
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For more than 70 years, world leaders have gathered before the United Nations General Assembly to speak and to be heard.
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