Everything you ever wanted to know about the United Nations
As the 72nd General Assembly kicks off, your guide to the organisation of the 193 nations
Ambassadors to the UN vote during a United Nations Security Council meeting on North Korea in New York City, U.S., September 11, 2017. Stephanie Keith / REUTERS
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