World Cup at the UN Means Bargain Beer and Friendly Bets
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Watching World Cup matches while drinking tax-free imported beer is an important part of diplomacy at the United Nations.
The roars and groans of the thousands of diplomats who represent the 193 members of the UN and support their national teams are loud enough to be heard across the world body’s New York headquarters. Right now, at least, international competition is as important as cooperation on unrest in Iraq, the Syrian civil war or conflicts in Africa.