PA Not Deterred by US, Israeli Pressure

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu thanked President Barak Obama after his United Nations speech defending opposition to Palestinian statehood, saying the US president wore "a badge of honor" by insisting Palestinians abandon their bid for statehood and rejoin...

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Palestinians Will Seek UN Membership on Sept. 23

The Palestinians will submit their request for full statehood membership at the United Nations on September 23, according to Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Malki. The vote will be put to the UN Security Council and subject to US veto. Palestinian President...

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