Likened to diplomatic 'speed dating', UN General Assembly gives the world's top diplomats a chance to meet in person. The assembly has played host to a number of famous moments over the years. AP
Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi famously addressed the UNGA for more than 90 minutes in 2009. Photo: UN
Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez said in 2006 that he could smell sulphur in the UN chamber after George W Bush spoke, likening the US leader to the 'Devil'. Photo: UN
Mr Bush at UNGA in 2005. Photo: UN
The UN Headquarters in New York. Residents of the Big Apple brace themselves for two weeks of traffic chaos as UNGA takes place. EPA
South Korean ambassador to the UN Cho Hyun speaking in the chamber. Reuters
Cuban leader Fidel Castro addressing the General Assembly. Photo: UN
Former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in 2005. Photo: UN
Mahmoud Abbas, President of the Palestinian National Authority, addresses UNGA. Photo: UN
