Antonio Guterres: Will new secretary-general 'kick UN up the backside'?

Syria will be a top priority when Portugal's former prime minister replaces Ban Ki-moon in January

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The UN has a new secretary-general. Portugal's former prime minister Antonio Guterres takes over from Ban Ki-moon in January, after being selected from a final list of 13 candidates.

Guterres, a firm Catholic fluent in four languages, has set his sights on Syria as his major concern. He is also expected to show his commitment to gender equality by appointing a female deputy.

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