were smouldering
Past progressive conjugation of smoulder. There are other translations for this conjugation.
As the ruins of the World Trade Center were smouldering at the southern tip of Manhattan, the General Assembly, the Security Council and the Secretary-General acted quickly, resolutely and collectively.
Alors que les ruines du World Trade Center étaient encore fumantes à la pointe de Manhattan, l'Assemblée générale, le Conseil de sécurité et le Secrétaire général ont agi de façon rapide, résolue et collective.
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