Nearly two thirds of United Nations states have agreed to back a treaty banning nuclear weapons.
This comes after months of talks, which were boycotted by countries including the US, Britain, and France, who instead pledged their commitment to a Non-Proliferation Treaty dating back to 1970.
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details.
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