A Look at Major Topics Ahead of the UN General Assembly
Members enter into the United Nations General Assembly before a meeting at UN Headquarters in New York, November 29, 2012.
Next week, leaders of member states will convene in New York City for the 68th United Nations General Assembly.
One topic that's sure to be on the agenda is Syria. Another is Iran and the trip to the UN by newly-elected Iranian President Hasan Rouhani.
Colum Lynch of the Washington Post gives anchor Marco Werman a preview of this year's UN gathering.
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