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Japan determined to pass on lessons from its nuclear disaster, UN General Assembly told

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Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda of Japan addresses the General Assembly.

At UN debate, Afghan President highlights country as testament to multi-lateral cooperation

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President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan addresses the General Assembly.

Conservative Group's Ad in New York Subways Arouses Sharp Debate

Political ads posted in 10 New York City subway stations that equate criticism of Israel with Islamic terrorism have aroused little response from busy commuters, but a war of words between the group that paid for the ads and activist Muslim and other...

At UN debate, Nigerian leader praises UN, regional roles in maintaining peace

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President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria.