Iran, Israel, Palestine and Venezuela to dominate third day of UNGA

Iran, Israel, Palestine and Venezuela will take center stage Thursday on the third day of the United Nations General Assembly, which this year has focused on the war in Syria and the refugee crisis. Owing to the last minute absence of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, Foreign Minister Delcy Rodriguez will represent the country. Several leaders at the UN have broached Venezuela's territorial dispute with Guyana over Essequibo, with Guyana's President David Granger again asking for help to settle the matter. More…