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Against Shifting Global Paradigm, Established Rules, Norms Continued to Play Vital Role in Disarmament Efforts, First Committee Speakers Say

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Even amidst a shifting global paradigm, established rules and norms that the world had patiently built over decades continued to play a vital role in disarmament efforts, the First Committee (Disarmament and International Security) heard today as it continued its general debate.

United Nations Financial Situation ‘Generally Sound and Positive’, Top Management Official Tells Budget Committee

GA/AB/4205

The Organization’s financial indicators for 2016 remained “generally sound and positive” except for the empty cash position of the regular budget and an accompanying reserve fund that was nearly exhausted, a United Nations senior management official told the Fifth Committee (Administrative and Budgetary) today.

Agreement Reached on Global Plan to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance, as General Assembly Adopts Political Declaration

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Acting by consensus this morning, the General Assembly adopted a political declaration aimed at combating the global threats posed by antimicrobial resistance, which could include significant development backslides and millions of deaths each year if unaddressed.