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Palestinians cheer as UN bid approved
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Palestinians cheer as UN bid approved

RAMALLAH — Embracing and shooting guns and fireworks into the air, Palestinians celebrated the United Nations General Assembly's decision Thursday…
UN set for implicit recognition of Palestinian state, despite US, Israel threats
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UN set for implicit recognition of Palestinian state, despite US, Israel threats

The UN General Assembly is set to implicitly recognize a sovereign state of Palestine on Thursday despite threats by the…
Days before vote, France backs state for Palestine at UN
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Days before vote, France backs state for Palestine at UN

France said on Tuesday it would vote in favor of Palestinian non-member status at the United Nations, an important boost…
Hamas chief backs Palestinian UN bid
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Hamas chief backs Palestinian UN bid

Hamas chief Khaled Meshaal told Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas Monday that his movement backs a bid for enhanced United Nations…
World concern mounts after Morsy’s power grab
Egypt

World concern mounts after Morsy’s power grab

  The United States, the European Union and the United Nations have all expressed concern at President Mohamed Morsy’s decision…
Rwanda accuses Congo of shelling border town
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Rwanda accuses Congo of shelling border town

Rwanda accused UN-backed Congolese forces of shelling its territory during a battle with rebels near the border on Monday but…
Abbas to meet Morsy Tuesday
Egypt

Abbas to meet Morsy Tuesday

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas plans to meet with President Mohamed Morsy in Cairo on Tuesday as part of a tour…
Syrian rebels fire at, miss Assad’s palace
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Syrian rebels fire at, miss Assad’s palace

Syrian rebels fired mortars at President Bashar al-Assad's palace in Damascus on Wednesday but missed, in an attack underlining the…
UN envoy arrives in Egypt to discuss Syria
Egypt

UN envoy arrives in Egypt to discuss Syria

UN and Arab League envoy to Syria Lakhdar Brahimi arrived in Cairo Thursday for a two-day visit for talks with…
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