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UN General Assembly: Biden faces fresh skepticism from world allies

President Joe Biden planned to use his first address before the UN General Assembly to reassure other nations of American leadership on the global stage and call on allies to move quickly and cooperatively to address the festering issues of the Covid-19 pandemic, climate change and human rights abuses. But Joe Biden finds himself in the midst of a fresh diplomatic spat with France, the United States' oldest ally, after announcing plans — along with Britain — to equip Australia with nuclear-powered submarines. FRANCE 24's International Affairs Commentator Douglas Herbert tells us more.

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