Mood monitor: New York Times Square

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Global security is high on the agenda at the United Nations General Assembly which brings together more than 100 heads of state and government.

Euronews took a break from UN HQ to head to the streets of the Big Apple to gauge the mood of the city. The brutality of ISIL has given many pause for thought: most cited terrorism as their greatest concern but others also mentioned climate change, hunger and even women’s empowerment.

Watch the video above to hear what this eclectic bunch of people had to say when asked what was their biggest worry, and, what they would like to hear the UN talk about.