An agreement would give the United Nations a site for a new building and allow the city to finish an East River esplanade.

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United Nations and New York City Seek Land Deal

The opening of a new building at 42nd Street and Eighth Avenue marks the end of a redevelopment of the area.

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After 30 Years, Times Sq. Rebirth Is Complete

An Israeli human rights group says that building illegal Jewish settlements on Palestinian land has increased four-fold since the partial freeze on new building ended last month.

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Jewish settlement building ‘increases’