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Secretary Rubio tells UN US foreign policy will prioritize American interests
Marco Rubio
— Sep 22, 2026
Secretary Marco Rubio speaks at the United Nations General Assembly on prioritizing American interests in foreign policy. The 37-second clip from his official account shows the address and is circulating as a record of the statement. @SecRu
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Tom Gallagher
It's about time our foreign policy focused on American jobs and security instead of global handouts.
World Leaders Push for First Woman UN Chief
Politics
— Sep 28, 2026
Pressure is growing for the United Nations to choose its first woman secretary-general, as leaders argue the appointment would address a longstanding gap in representation amid stalled progress on gender equality. Four women are among seven candidates in the race, with Costa Rica’s Rebeca Grynspan leading the latest informal Security Council poll; leaders have also called for a transparent selection and a chief able to reform the organization and navigate global conflicts.
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DAVID BLACKMON: UN Secretary-General Ramps Up Tiresome Climate-Fright Rhetoric One More Time
The United Nations
— Jun 12, 2024
In his unending quest to constantly heat up fright rhetoric about climate change, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres last week referred to oil companies as “the godfathers of climate chaos” and urged…
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Trump plans to nominate Infantino UN secretary-general
Donald John Trump
— Jul 21, 2026
President Trump has floated nominating FIFA President Gianni Infantino as the next United Nations Secretary-General, arguing his global appeal and World Cup diplomacy could unify nations. Any bid would require Security Council backing and General Assembly approval, with potential rotation concerns and other candidates such as Michelle Bachelet or Rafael Grossi already cited as possible contenders, while Infantino’s closeness to Trump during the 2026 World Cup has sparked both interest and controversy.
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Most Seniors Spend Little Time Researching Medicare Before Picking Plan
Libby Bandelin · 3 min · 2h
White Supremacy a ‘Transnational Threat’, UN Chief Warns
Reporting
— Feb 22, 2021
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned on Monday that white supremacy and neo-Nazi movements are becoming a “transnational threat” and have exploited the coronavirus pandemic to boost their support…
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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UN Chief Congratulates Iran On Anniversary Of Bloody Islamic Revolution
Islamic Republic of Iran
— Feb 11, 2026
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres is facing backlash after sending a formal message congratulating Iran on the anniversary of its 1979 Islamic Revolution, even as the regime continues to face scrutiny…
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UN Chief Calls For Governments To Censor Fossil Fuel Advertisements
António Guterres
— Jun 5, 2024
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called for governments to ban fossil fuel advertising during a Wednesday speech at the Museum of Natural History in New York City. Guterres, who has served as…
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UN Chief Says No Action on UN Iran Sanctions Due To ‘Uncertainty’
Reporting
— Sep 20, 2020
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told the Security Council on Saturday he cannot take any action on a U.S. declaration that all U.N. sanctions on Iran had been reimposed because “there would appear to…
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UN Secretary-General Calls for an ‘Immediate Global Ceasefire’ Amid Ongoing Pandemic
Reporting
— Mar 23, 2020
As the global coronavirus spreads across the world, the United Nations (UN) is calling for armed conflict around the globe to cease. “I am calling for an immediate global ceasefire in all corners of the world,” UN…
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Why the underdog often holds the real edge
Gladwell contends we misread strength because size and wealth reverse past a threshold while hidden tactics decide outcomes.
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UN Leader Threatens Israel In Last-Ditch Effort To Distract From Iran, Its Own Employees Being Terrorists
State of Israel
— Jan 13, 2026
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Israel that he could drag the country before the International Court of Justice unless it reverses laws targeting the U.N.’s Palestinian refugee agency and…
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Perils for Pentagon as Trump Threatens to Militarize Response to Civil Unrest
Reporting
— Jun 3, 2020
“Battlespace” was the word Defense Secretary Mark Esper used to describe protest sites in the United States. The top U.S. general reinforced that image by appearing in downtown Washington in camouflage during a Monday…
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Football bodies clash over World Cup privatization plan collapse
Sports
— Aug 8, 2026
FIFA faced a furious backlash from UEFA and other bodies over Infantino’s proposed private investment vehicle for the World Cup, with threats of legal action and a united boycott if the plan proceeded, even as the secretary-general helped craft an apology and reaffirm governance. The aborted deal, reportedly involving Thrive Eternal and Thrive Capital seeking about $4.2 billion for a World Cup vehicle valued around $20 billion, highlights the broader contest over who pays for football and how host-city economies are affected by FIFA’s revenue model.
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