World leaders are gathering in New York for the U.N. General Assembly. The outlook is gloomy
The General Assembly approved the summit’s main outcome document — a 42-page “Pact of the Future” — on Sunday morning with a bang of the gavel by Assembly President Philémon Yang signifying consensus, after the body voted 143-7 with 15 abstentions against considering Russian-proposed amendments to significantly water it down.
Inside the 'Brain Centre': How the Secret Service Secures the UN General Assembly
The Secret Service, along with the NYPD and other agencies, is undertaking extensive security measures to protect over 140 world leaders during the UN General Assembly. The operation, coordinated through a high-tech hub called the 'Brain Centre',
Security stepped up as world leaders gather for UN General Assembly
Securing the General Assembly is a tall task in most years, but this year it’s happening in the heat of a U.S. presidential election, which is requiring Secret Service protection for multiple candidates in addition to the current president,
Secret Service’s next challenge: Keeping scores of world leaders safe at the UN General Assembly
Next week’s high-level meeting of the U.N. General Assembly is bringing more than 140 world leaders to New York City, including the leaders of Israel, the Palestinians and Ukraine.
Inside the Secret Service’s secret NYC lair as they protect 142 world leaders during the UN Gen Assembly
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