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Biden notes "remarkable sweep of history" in his final United Nations address as president

"I know many look at the world today and see difficulties and react with despair," President Biden said before the United Nations General Assemby. "But I do not."

Associated Press · 7h

PHOTO COLLECTION: United Nations General Assembly

United States President Joe Biden addresses the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, at UN headquarters. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) United States President Joe Biden addresses the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly,

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Biden to deliver final U.N. General Assembly speech amid global turmoil as election nears

President Joe Biden will address the United Nations General Assembly for the final time as commander in chief Tuesday morning amid the spiraling conflict in the Middle East, Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine and growing global concerns about China’s influence.

Meryl Streep highlights Afghan Women’s Plight at UN

USA Today · 56m

'Cat has more rights': Meryl Streep defend Afghan women's rights at United Nations

Actress Meryl Streep stood up at the United Nations for women's rights in Afghanistan speaking ahead of the U.N. General Assembly in New York.

The Washington Post on MSN · 18h

Afghan women have less freedom than cats, Meryl Streep says at U.N.

The actress said a cat that can “feel the sun on her face” and run through a park has more rights than Afghan girls and women under stricter Taliban laws.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Actor Meryl Streep Shows Solidarity at UN With Afghan Women, Girls

A female cat has more freedom in Afghanistan than a woman does, Hollywood actor Meryl Streep said at the United Nations on Monday in a bid to get world leaders to focus on the plight of Afghan women and girls.

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Live updates: World leaders flock to U.N. General Assembly

Live updates as world leaders gather at the United Nations General Assembly under the shadow of global conflict as wars rage ...

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World leaders speak at the 2024 UN General Assembly

World leaders are gathering in New York City for the 79th United Nations General Assembly to discuss global issues and ...

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Wednesday Briefing: The U.N. General Assembly Convenes

The wars in Gaza, Ukraine and Sudan are set to dominate the weeklong meeting, though resolutions for the conflicts feel well ...

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UN General Assembly causes traffic standstills across Manhattan

If you are in Manhattan, you might want to consider avoiding Midtown East entirely. Hundreds of dignitaries and world leaders ...

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Head of United Nations calls global situation ‘unsustainable’ as annual meeting of leaders opens

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks during “Summit of the Future” on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly at ...

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Unversed in UNGA? Stumped by SDGs? Here's a handy glossary of UN General Assembly meeting lingo

UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. General Assembly’s yearly meeting of world leaders is here — and with it, an array of acronyms, ...

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Escalation in the Middle East Looms Over the General Assembly Meeting

The war in Gaza has endured more than 11 months, and violence between Israel and Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed Lebanese ...

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3 Things to Watch for at the U.N. General Assembly This Week

The General Assembly kicks off its high-level General Debate this week. Watch for President Joe Biden’s address, President ...

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