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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 28: U.S. President Barack Obama addresses the UN General Assembly on September 28, 2015 in New York City. World leaders gathered for the 70th session of the annual meeting. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)

UN General Assembly 2015

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September 28, 2015
Vox Sentences: Obama and Putin's excruciatingly awkward day at the UN

By Dara Lind and Dylan Matthews

Obama and Putin side-eye each other in front of the UN's General Assembly; briny water on Mars; and a vote for Catalan independence
September 28, 2015
Why Robert Mugabe just shouted "We are not gays" in his UN speech

By Max Fisher

Yes, it's as bad as it sounds. Maybe a lot worse.
September 28, 2015
This awkward photo of Obama and Putin locking eyes at the UN speaks volumes

By Max Fisher

Side-eye diplomacy at its finest.
September 28, 2015
President Obama's impassioned United Nations address: read the full speech

By Max Fisher

His remarks focused on Syria and Russia — and included lots of criticism of Vladimir Putin.
September 28, 2015
Obama at the UN: I'm willing to work with Russia and Iran to resolve Syria

By Max Fisher

The offer came in a speech otherwise harshly criticize of Putin.
September 28, 2015
Watch live: Vladimir Putin's first UN General Assembly speech since 2005

By Max Fisher

Putin's speech is expected to focus on Syria, where Russia has just sent a small intervention force.
September 28, 2015
Obama’s UN speech began with an extended Putin subtweet

By Zack Beauchamp@zackbeauchamp

"We are told that such retrenchment is required to beat back disorder, that it's the only way to stamp out terrorism, or prevent foreign meddling."