Andrew Kelly

In New York City, Hurricane Shutdown Cancels United Nations Meetings

Global Politics

Hurricane Sandy has led to a major shutdown in New York City. The BBC’s United Nations correspondent, Barbara Plett says the headquarters are closed today and that many important meetings just won’t happen.

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