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A city opens its doors to the world: New York and the United Nations
11+ hour, 6+ min ago (1093+ words) Born from the ashes of the Second World War, the dream of a more peaceful and fairer world drew nations together in 1945 under a new vision for humanity: the United Nations." Eight decades on, the aspiration for peace, dignity and…...
‘We don’t believe in giving up’ deputy UN chief tells New York festival crowd
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (240+ words) Deputy UN Secretary-General Amina Mohammed thanked the crowd at New York's Global Citizen Festival on Saturday for using their voice for justice and "refusing to give up on a better world." The music event, which took place in Central Park…...
‘Warring world crying out for peace’ says UN chief as leaders gather in New York
6+ mon, 2+ day ago (314+ words) UN Secretary-General Ant'nio Guterres marked the International Day of Peace on Sunday with a stark warning that "our warring world is crying out for peace," urging people everywhere to act now to silence guns, heal divisions and build hope. "Lives…...