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The U.N. is staff for the first time ever. The General Assembly approved its cut since the international body was created in 1945. The means 219 fewer positions, or two per cent of all U.N. . The General Assembly also authorised on pay rises and benefits. It acted because of from member to reduce . Many countries say they are struggling to meet their share of contributions. They say they are still suffering from austerity taken after the global financial .

The U.S. to the U.N. said the cuts were "" and would eliminate or out-of-date jobs. He told the General Assembly: "When the budgets and crucial of many…organisations have been , these measures will hold…costs in ." He added: "Our shared should be to ensure that the U.N. can maximise the that it delivers with the amount of that member states are collectively able to provide." The U.S. pays 22 per cent of the U.N. budget and is the biggest financial .

 


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