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U.S. calls on UN to ban drunken diplomats from budget negotiations
The United States on Monday called for drunk diplomats to be barred from United Nations’ budget negotiations. Annual talks on how much the global body spends have become increasingly tense as western nations call for spending cuts. “We make the modest proposal that the negotiating rooms should in future be…
UN passes first resolution condeming female genital mutilation
UNITED NATIONS — The UN General Assembly on Monday passed its first resolution condemning female genital mutilation, which opponents say more than 140 million women worldwide have had to endure. Though outlawed in most nations, the measure represents the first time the traditional practice in African and Middle East nations…
UN declares an ‘International Day of Happiness’
The United Nations on Thursday declared that March 20 each year will be the International Day of Happiness — and it wants everyone to join in the fun. The UN General Assembly passed a resolution proclaiming the new commemoration that adds to an already packed UN calendar of international days…
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