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Defiance, threats and a ‘rebirth’: five key points from day two of the UN’s big gathering

World leaders have gathered in New York to make their feelings known, both at the podium and at crucial meetings on the sidelines. Amid the chaos of the politicking and background briefings, here is a selection of key points we saw on day two.

Defiance, threats and a ‘rebirth’: five key points from day two of the UN’s big gathering

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World leaders have gathered in New York to make their feelings known, both at the podium and at crucial meetings on the sidelines.

Amid the chaos of the politicking and background briefings, here is a selection of key points we saw on day two.

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World leaders have gathered in New York to make their feelings known, both at the podium and at crucial meetings on the sidelines. Amid the chaos of the politicking and background briefings, here is a selection of key points we saw on day two.

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