A suspicious envelope found in the United Nations headquarters cafeteria contained a "non-toxic" substance and the cafeteria has been closed, said an AP report.

The United Nations closed its main dining room and staff cafeteria yesterday after the envelope was found. U.N. security staff called in New York City authorities to help investigate the contents of the envelope.

The envelope contained a white powder, the report said.

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