It comes days after a UN resolution condemning the US recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. America has said it will cut at least $285m in its United Nations budget obligations in what is widely being seen as an attempt from US President Donald Trump to pressurise countries. The cuts to the 2018-2018 budget were announced alongside a further cut to the UN’s management and support functions. The UN is responsible for 22% of the the body’s annual operating budget. Read more of this storySource: The National(Visited 5 times, 6 visits today)Commentscomments

Source: GNN Liberia December 26, 2017 21:46 UTC