NEW DELHI — An emergency meeting called by the Indian prime minister to take stock of preparations for the Commonwealth Games has ended with no comment from officials.

Envoys offer measures to improve UN Security Council’s work

NEW YORK - The world’s major countries Thursday proposed important measures to strengthen the Security Council’s work on global peace and security, saying new situations require new solutions.

Iran regrets Russia’s decision to cancel arms deal

TEHRAN - Iran Thursday regretted Russia’s decision to cancel an arms deal with the Islamic republic, ISNA news agency reported.

NYPD: Nicaraguan diplomatic official found dead in NYC apartment on day of UN General Assembly

Remarks by President Obama and Premier Wen Jiabao of China before Bilateral Meeting

Democrats say GOP blocking votes for Obama nominees to lower courts, call tactic unprecedented

Bill to require more disclosure in political ads again blocked by Senate Republicans

Emanuel could find himself playing catch-up if waits too long to get into Chicago mayor’s race

Readout of President Obama’s Meeting with Prime Minister of Japan Naoto Kan

4 senators call on president to fire Afghanistan spending watchdog over management failures

US walks out on Ahmadinejad UN speech as he says some think Americans caused 9/11 attacks

UNITED NATIONS — The U.S. delegation walked out of the U.N. speech of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Thursday after he said some in the world have speculated that Americans were actually behind the Sept. 11 terror attacks, staged in an attempt to assure Israel’s survival.

Fla. judge rejects Republicans in lawsuit seeking repayment of $7.5M in Crist contributions

Defense official says Army officer in charge of brain injury care reassigned amid allegations

Presidential Memorandum–Iran Sanctions Act

MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE

THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY

In NY speech, Michelle Obama urges nonprofits to involve veterans, families in their work

First lady urges nonprofits to engage veterans

Calif. GOP gov candidate’s comparison of Fresno, Detroit draws sharp response from Motor City

Detroit to Whitman: Invest in struggling cities

Remarks by President Obama at Luncheon Hosted by U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon

1:58 P.M. EDT

THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. I have already subjected you to one long speech today, so I will not do it again. But I do want to, as the President of the host country, the United States, thank all of you for your participation. And I want to thank Secretary General Ban for hosting us. To all my fellow delegates and all the distinguished guests who are with us today, thank you for your leadership.

US Senate candidates Rand Paul, Jack Conway to face off in debate on Fox News in October

Paul, Conway agree to Fox News debate in October

Obama says US-Japan alliance a “cornerstone” of world peace and security

Obama: US-Japan alliance a security “cornerstone”

Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Naoto Kan of Japan Before Bilateral Meeting

5:12 P.M. EDT

PRESIDENT OBAMA: Let me officially welcome the opportunity to speak again with Prime Minister Kan. We had an opportunity for intensive dialogue when we met together at the G8 in Toronto. And once again, we have reaffirmed the importance of the U.S.-Japan alliance not only to regional stability, not only to the security of both our countries, but we believe it’s one of the cornerstones of peace and security throughout the world.

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Asian Affairs Jeff Bader, and Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications Ben Rhodes

2:08 P.M. EDT

MR. GIBBS: Good afternoon. Sorry we are starting late. The bilateral meeting with Premier Wen of China started late and lasted longer than was previously scheduled. So before we do questions, we will start first with — I think many of you know Jeff Bader, senior director at the National Security Council for Asia, who can talk a bit about the meeting that was just concluded. And then we’ll have Ben Rhodes talk and answer questions that you may have about the President’s speech to the General Assembly.

Bill Clinton’s comments that Russian immigrants are obstacle to peace draw Israeli ire

Israeli leaders condemn Clinton immigrant comments

Remarks by the President and the First Lady at the Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting

4:10 P.M. EDT

PRESIDENT OBAMA: Thank you, everybody. Thank you. Please have a seat. Well, I am thrilled to be here. I want to thank President Clinton for the kind, although protocol-busting, introduction. (Laughter.) And I want to thank him for inviting me back to join you at this year’s meeting.

Miliband almost certain to be voted next leader of Britain’s Labour Party: But which one?

New Labour leader will be Miliband: But which one?

Statement by the President on the DISCLOSE Act Vote in the Senate

“I am deeply disappointed by the unanimous Republican blockade in the Senate of the DISCLOSE Act, a critical piece of legislation that would control the flood of special interest money into our elections. Today’s decision by a partisan minority to block this legislation is a victory for special interests and U.S. corporations – including foreign-controlled ones – who are now allowed to spend unlimited money to fill our airwaves, mailboxes and phone lines right up until Election Day. And it comes at the expense of the American people, who no longer have the right to know who is financing these ads in an attempt to influence an election for their preferred candidate. Wall Street, the insurance lobby, oil companies and other special interests are now one step closer to taking Congress back and returning to the days when lobbyists wrote the laws. But despite today’s setback, I will continue fighting to ensure that our democracy stays where it belongs — in the hands of the American people.”

Cuban man who sewed mouth shut in hunger strike to protest DVD confiscation collapses

Cuban man who sewed mouth shut collapses

GUANABACOA, Cuba — A Cuban man who sewed his mouth shut after launching a hunger strike to protest confiscation of electronic devices by customs officials has collapsed and been sent to a hospital, his son said Thursday.

Fact Sheet: Advancing Democracy and Human Rights

As the President made clear in his speech to the General Assembly today, the promotion of human rights and democracy is central to his vision of the world we are trying to build. Freedom, justice, and peace in the world must begin with freedom, justice, and peace in the lives of individual human beings.

VA defends decision to extend disability benefits to Vietnam vets who get heart disease

VA defends Agent Orange, heart disease links

Joint Statement by Vice President Biden and Deputy Prime Minister Clegg on Pakistan

The UK and U.S. are committed to ensuring the most effective possible international response to Pakistan’s ongoing flood disaster. We recognize the enormous scale of the devastation and Pakistan’s continuing humanitarian and recovery needs.

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