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U.N. Approves Diluted Reform Plan

By PBS News Hour

A day before the United Nations was prepared to meet for what has been billed as a historic summit to reform the world body, member states approved a compromise, watered-down document intended to guide the organization in the 21st century.

U.N. Works Against Time to Finalize Reform Plan

By PBS News Hour

With two days remaining before 191 U.N. member nations meet to reform the embattled organization, states have yet to agree on a document intended to guide the world body in the 21st century.

Congress Passes Sweeping Intelligence Reform

By PBS News Hour

After weeks of delay and debate, the House and Senate adopted a bill this week that would dramatically overhaul the U.S. intelligence community, including creating a national intelligence director and counterterrorism center.