27 December 2016

News Story: Trump Promises Change To U.S Policies at UN

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"As to the UN, things will be different after Jan 20th," he said on Twitter, referring to the date of his inauguration.

US President-elect Donald Trump on Friday vowed that the country's policies at the United Nations will change after he takes office.

"As to the UN, things will be different after Jan 20th," he said on Twitter, referring to the date of his inauguration.

The tweet came after the United States refrained from vetoing the adoption of a Security Council measure calling on Israel -- its closest Middle East ally -- to halt settlement activities in Palestinian territory.

The rare step by the U.S allowed the measure to pass by a vote of 14 in favor in the 15-member council.

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