Palestinians UN Bid

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Israel to build more settler homes

Israel to build more settler homes

01 December 2012, 11:09 AM

Middle East | Israel has revealed plans to build 3,000 more settler homes in east Jerusalem and the West Bank after a historic UN vote to recognise Palestine as a non-member observer state. Read more

Carr defends Australia's position on Palestinian status

Carr defends Australia's position on Palestinian status

30 November 2012, 19:51 PM

Australia | Foreign Minister Bob Carr has defended Australia's abstention from the United Nations vote which gave Palestinians non-member observer status and called for greater commitment to peace talks. Read more

US, Israel condemn Palestinian UN vote

US, Israel condemn Palestinian UN vote

30 November 2012, 12:34 PM

North America | The United States and Israel downplayed the Palestinians' new upgraded status at the UN, saying it changed nothing in actual practice.
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Spain to back Palestinian bid for UN status

Spain to back Palestinian bid for UN status

28 November 2012, 20:27 PM

Europe | Following France's lead, Spain said it will back a Palestinian bid for enhanced UN status and new global recognition at a General Assembly vote this week.
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Stance on Palestinian vote 'balanced': Labor MP

Stance on Palestinian vote 'balanced': Labor MP

28 November 2012, 11:00 AM

Australia | Australia's international reputation would have been damaged had it decided to vote against upgrading the Palestinian status at the United Nations, a federal Labor MP says.
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