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Awkward Moments at the U.N. General Assembly -- PICTURES

Updated: September 21, 2011 | 4:59 p.m.
September 20, 2011 | 12:45 p.m.

The annual gathering of the United Nations General Assembly is full of ceremony, pomp and circumstance, and sometimes, awkwardness. World leaders journey to New York, and are given a podium to make often fiery, nasty, or just bizarre remarks. Here's a look at some of the most awkward events to take place during the organization's yearly meeting.

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