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80th United Nations General Assembly

The UN General Assembly, the annual debate of world leaders at UN headquarters in New York, runs until September 29. Multiple countries have declared their recognition of a Palestinian state during the session.

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UN General Assembly: Together in words, divided in action?

This year's UNGA message is "better together." But while leaders talk about solidarity, reality tells a different story.

Finland's foreign minister: Diplomacy with Russia has failed

Finnish FM Elina Valtonen: "When dealing with an imperialist power like Russia, diplomacy hardly helps."

Scores of delegates walk out before Netanyahu UN speech

Diplomats staged a walkout before Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke at the UN General Assembly.

Gustavo Petro: US to revoke visa of leftist Colombian leader

The left-wing Colombian president is a critic of Trump and vocally opposes Israel's operation in Gaza.

Trump touts Gaza deal as Israel slams Palestinian statehood

The US President will meet Netanyahu on Monday, saying a deal to end the Gaza war and free hostages is within reach.

Fact check: Trump repeats false claims at speech before UN

Speaking before the UN, US President Donald Trump repeated a series of claims that have long been proven to be false.

Trump's UN speech no laughing matter as body language shows

Not everyone always took him seriously but reaction to Trump's UN speech shows change, says a body language expert.

Is the United Nations still fit for purpose?

Financial woes, an inability to keep the peace and an unrepresentative model — the UN is in the spotlight.

German foreign minister: UN General Assembly 'a vital forum'

DW spoke with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul about the challenges facing the international community.

African countries seek increased influence at UNGA

African leaders at UNGA are advocating for a greater global role, Security Council reforms and Palestinian statehood.

Germany walks tightrope over recognizing state of Palestine

Several countries have recognized Palestine as a state. Germany is not one of them.

France recognizes Palestinian statehood at UN in New York

President Emmanuel Macron announced France's recognition of a Palestinian state in a speech at the UN General Assembly.

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A decade from the landmark climate treaty renewables are growing but so are CO2 levels.

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