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Germany's Annalena Baerbock is the nominated candidate for the President of the UN General Assembly

Annalena Baerbock is to become the fifth woman in 80 years to serve as President of the UN General Assembly, replacing current president, former prime minister of Cameroon Philémon Yang. Source: Anadolu / Selcuk Acar/Anadolu via Getty Images

The United Nations is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year. On June 26, 1945, 50 countries signed the UN Charter. Former German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock is nominated to be President of the 80th General Assembly of the UN. Her nomination, however, also drew criticism.

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The United Nations is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year. On June 26, 1945, 50 countries signed the UN Charter. Former German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock is nominated to be President of the 80th General Assembly of the UN. Her nomination, however, also drew criticism.

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