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Walk-outs at the UN General Assembly

The emir of Qatar has just spoken at the UN General Assembly in New York, affirming his support for the fight against IS and stressing that terror has deep roots, among them oppression.

Though US President Barack Obama said it is "very rare" for such there to be such consensus at a UN General Assembly, there were signs that not all delegates were on the same page.

During Sheikh Tamim Al Thani of Qatar's speech, Egypt's President Sisi walked out of the room, reports NBC News correspondent Bill Neely.

During President SIsi of Egypt's speech, he reports that the Turkish premier did the same.