Preparing to leave office, with world beset by problems, UN chief talks of a way forward
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The world is deeply divided and the U.N.’s most powerful body is paralyzed when it comes to ending conflicts. But there’s a way forward. So says the United Nations’ top official. On his way out of office at year’s end after nearly a decade, U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres — known for...
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Fall is prime time for film buffs and cinephiles to binge a variety of new movies and classic features at an area film festival. This season, hometown favorites return with packed lineups of filmmaker panels, screenings, and glitzy parties. Plus, a new pop-up—American Black Film Festival—is in town to spotlight Black stories. 1. AFI Latin […] The post 12 Entertaining Film Festivals Coming to the DC Area this Fall first appeared on Washingtonian.