From relentless war to relentless diplomacy, Biden declares new chapter

At debut U.N. speech, president makes no mention of China

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U.S. President Joe Biden, addressing the U.N. General Assembly in New York on Sept. 21, vowed to work with multinational institutions in pursuit of American foreign policy goals.   © Reuters

WAJAHAT KHAN and KEN MORIYASU, Nikkei staff writers

UNITED NATIONS -- After two decades of war in Afghanistan, the U.S. is ready for a new chapter -- one that will focus on intensive diplomacy and only turn to force as a last resort, President Joe Biden said at his debut address to the United Nations Tuesday.

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