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fromNewsday
1 day ago

Gridlock alert days coming in Manhattan with upcoming U.N. General Assembly, holidays

And, the NYC DOT said in an e-mailed statement Tuesday, drivers can expect congestion-packed commuting days into and across midtown continuing through the coming holiday season, warning of "slowest of the year" traffic speeds. In fact, the NYC DOT has identified 20 such "Gridlock Alert" days beginning next week and into the Christmas holiday season - days when traffic is expected to be at its slowest and most-congested. U.N. General Assembly Week tops the list.
New York City
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Illusions stripped away': What to know about the 80th UN General Assembly

UNGA's 80th session centers on Palestinian statehood, US visa restrictions, unsustainable funding, institutional reform and rising non-Western influence.
World politics
fromFortune
1 week ago

Trump's plan to hit Iranian diplomats where it hurts during UN visit: Banning them from Costco and Sam's Club

U.S. has denied visas to Mahmoud Abbas and is considering strict travel, visa and shopping restrictions for delegations from Iran, Sudan, Zimbabwe and Brazil.
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fromTruthout
1 week ago

This Obscure UN Mechanism Could Spur Concrete Action for Gaza Despite US Veto

U.S. suspension of visas for Palestinian passport holders blocks Palestinian participation at the U.N. General Assembly and signals strong alignment with Israeli policy.
Germany politics
fromeuronews
3 months ago

Germany's Baerbock appointed president of UN General Assembly

Annalena Baerbock was elected president of the United Nations General Assembly, facing both support and criticism for her nomination.
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