Major media outlets pull the plug on UN General Assembly coverage before 124 nations have a chance to speak.

The United Nations General Assembly debate is a seven day gathering of nearly two hundred countries. The annual meeting provides poor nations like the Congo, Palestine, Afghanistan, and Mongolia with the opportunity to promote their foreign policy agenda and concerns.

However, when heavy hitters like US President Barack Obama and Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad left the stage on September 24, the camera's, flashbulbs, and media attention followed. This left all the smaller countries that need the most, receiving the least amount of attention.

"People don’t care anymore. So it’s kinda sad. They care about what Spain will say. Iraq. Iran. The big countries and then they’re out," said international producer Nico Maounis.

Come the morning of September 25, with 124 countries left to address the international body, the press prematurely pulled the plug. The front of the UN was desolate. No live trucks. No reporters. Only tourists pointing camera's at the building.

More than 2,000 journalists were accredited at the UN, but by September 27, less than 20 were seated inside the media center.