The UN General Assembly begins with the future in mind
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The 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly has started in New York City. World leaders have gathered to engage in the annual high-level General Debate under the theme, "Leaving no one behind: acting together for the advancement of peace, sustainable development and human dignity for present and future generations.” Our reporter at the UN, Margaret Besheer, first talked to VOA's Africa News Tonight Host Yeheyes Wuhib about the big-agenda items at this year's UN General Assembly.