Sara Ruthven

Deputy Washington Bureau Chief

Sara is the Deputy Bureau Chief for the US. Prior to joining the publication, she spent several years based in Mexico as a journalist covering Latin America.

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The UN General Assembly, seen here in 2018, is the world body's main deliberative, policymaking and representative forum. AFP

What is the UN General Assembly?

At least 83 world leaders have said they will attend the 76th session in person this year

UNGASeptember 14, 2021

The planned city of Telosa will likely be located somewhere in the American West. Photo: Telosa

America's Neom: $400 billion megacity in the desert

City of up to 5 million would be based on 'open, fair, inclusive' principles, though could face challenges in drought-stricken region

USSeptember 09, 2021