News Wrap: UN Adopts Global Arms Trade Treaty

Name: News Wrap: UN Adopts Global Arms Trade Treaty
Uploaded: 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z
Duration: P200S
Description: In other news Tuesday, the U.N. General Assembly adopted the first-ever global arms trade treaty. Nations that ratify the pact will have to regulate the transfers of arms. Also, President Obama asked Congress to invest $100 million to map the human brain to help find cures for serious brain disorders.

Clip: 04/02/2013 | 3m 20s

In other news Tuesday, the U.N. General Assembly adopted the first-ever global arms trade treaty. Nations that ratify the pact will have to regulate the transfers of arms. Also, President Obama asked Congress to invest $100 million to map the human brain to help find cures for serious brain disorders.

Aired: 04/02/13

Expired: 12/31/69

Rating: NR

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