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Trump addresses UN as wars in Middle East and Ukraine dominate

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US President Donald Trump has addressed the UN General Assembly in New York, speaking about the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, relations with Iran and his administration’s foreign policy. Trump said he expects to reach a deal with Iran after the US midterm elections, while warning that he faces a decision over whether to escalate the conflict. Phemelo speaks to Global Affairs Specialist and Senior Fellow at the Montreal Institute of Global Security, Dr Terence McNamee.
22 Sep 4PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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