US vetoes Palestinian bid for full UN membership
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Washington blocks security council resolution supported by 12 member countries, with two abstentions including UKThe US has vetoed a Palestinian request to the United Nations security council for full UN membership, blocking the world body’s recognition of a Palestinian state.The vote in the 15-member security council was 12 in favor, the US opposed and two abstentions, the UK and Switzerland. Continue reading
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The U.N. Security Council met Thursday to debate and vote on the Palestinian application for full membership in the United Nations, which would allow it to vote during U.N. proceedings.
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US Vetoes Widely Supported UN Resolution Backing Full UN Membership For Palestine
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United States has vetoed a widely backed U.N. resolution that would have