The UN General Assembly convenes against the backdrop of the Iran war

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Sep 21, 202631:24News & Politics

As world leaders descend on New York for the 81st UN General Assembly, we discuss the gathering's relevance. Then: Fresh election setbacks for the German chancellor, Friedrich Merz. And: What do city monuments mean to us...

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