UNITED NATIONS, August 28 (IPS) – As the UN commemorates its 81st anniversary, one lingering question remains: what is the future of the world body.?Will a hostile US downsize its operations at the United Nations, cut down its funding, continue defaulting in its payments — and perhaps eventually, withdraw from the world body?
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