Morning Briefing

In his first U.N. General Assembly address, President Obama on Wednesday "called for 'a new era of engagement' ... with the world, pledging to work together with other countries while defending the interests of the United States," Reuters reports (9/23). The Associated Press reports that Obama "believes there are four pillars necessary to ensure that future - nuclear disarmament, the promotion of peace and security, preservation of the planet, and a global economy that offers opportunity for all people. Obama says those pillars must be 'the guiding principle of international cooperation'" (9/23).