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Analysis: Why Recognition of Palestinian State Could Fuel Mideast Fire - NBCNews.com Thu, 04 Dec 2014 14:06:38 GMT

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Analysis: Why Recognition of Palestinian State Could Fuel Mideast Fire NBCNews.com On Tuesday, France's lower parliament, the National Assembly, voted to urge the government to recognize Palestine in order to "reinforce our country's diplomatic action … and contribute to peace." It was a largely symbolic move, as the vote doesn't ... Recognizing Palestine: right decision, wrong timingHaaretz After France, Belgian parliament in line to recognize 'Palestine'Jerusalem Post What does French vote really mean for Palestine?Aljazeera.com Jewish Daily Forward all 574 news articles »

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Belgium may unilaterally recognize Palestine – report - RT Wed, 03 Dec 2014 14:32:38 GMT

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Belgium may unilaterally recognize Palestine – report RT Four political parties that form Belgium's government have reportedly agreed to recognize the Palestinian state, despite diplomatic pressure from Israel and its allies. The recognition will happen “at a moment deemed appropriate.” Belgium could become ... Belgium Set To Recognize 'Palestine' StateJewish Daily Forward Main Belgian political parties agree on Palestinian statehoodPress TV Belgium may be next to recognise PalestineMiddle East Eye Daily Sabah -International Middle East Media Center -www.worldbulletin.net all 108 news articles »

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Symbolic Vote in France Backs Palestinian State - New York Times Wed, 03 Dec 2014 01:56:30 GMT

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Symbolic Vote in France Backs Palestinian State New York Times And on Tuesday, the French, too, added their weight to the push for recognition of a Palestinian state. The vote in the French lower house of Parliament favoring such a step was a largely symbolic move. But it was the fifth such gesture in two months ... French parliament votes for Palestine stateAl-Arabiya French parliament votes to recognize Palestinian stateRT French MPs recognise Palestine as stateAljazeera.com Reuters -Daily Mail -FRANCE 24 all 482 news articles »

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Graduate students: Vote yes in solidarity with Palestine - Daily Californian Thu, 04 Dec 2014 15:55:57 GMT

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Graduate students: Vote yes in solidarity with Palestine Daily Californian On Thursday, graduate students across the UC system have the opportunity to take a decisive stand in solidarity with Palestinian students and trade unions. Our union, UAW 2865, which represents student workers across the University of California, will ... Anti-Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions Movement Academics Petition UC Union ...Breitbart News A historic vote for a UC unionSocialist Worker Online Supermarket to face Palestinian rights protest in HamiltonScoop.co.nz (press release) The Electronic Intifada all 30 news articles »

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Three EU powers draft Security Council resolution on Israeli-Palestinian deal - Haaretz Thu, 04 Dec 2014 08:56:24 GMT

Haaretz

Three EU powers draft Security Council resolution on Israeli-Palestinian deal Haaretz The three leading European Union countries, France, Germany and Britain, are drafting a UN Security Council resolution outlining the principles of an Israeli-Palestinian final-status deal and setting a two-year timetable for completing negotiations on ...

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Australian parliament debates recognition of Palestine - Haaretz Wed, 03 Dec 2014 21:07:36 GMT

Haaretz

Australian parliament debates recognition of Palestine Haaretz SYDNEY – A bipartisan motion calling for the recognition of Palestine was tabled in Australia's federal parliament this week, sparking criticism from Jewish leaders who described it as “an exercise in empty symbolism.” Labor MP Maria Vamvakinou, ...

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Palestine, Ark. duck hunters shoot three cats, post pictures on social media - wreg.com Fri, 05 Dec 2014 01:00:57 GMT

Palestine, Ark. duck hunters shoot three cats, post pictures on social media wreg.com (St. Francis County, Ark.) A troubling case of animal abuse in St. Francis County, Arkansas. Two men are now facing charges after reportedly shooting and killing three domestic cats for sport. What's worse is the two duck hunters posted the pictures of ... and more »

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French National Assembly votes for government to recognise Palestine - The Guardian Tue, 02 Dec 2014 18:42:37 GMT

The Guardian

French National Assembly votes for government to recognise Palestine The Guardian The measure asks the government “to recognise the state of Palestine in view of reaching a definitive settlement to the conflict”. The French government supports a Palestinian state but has said it's too early for recognition. France, a veto-wielding ... and more »

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Belgian Lawmakers Planning to Recognize 'Palestine' - Arutz Sheva Fri, 05 Dec 2014 02:26:13 GMT

Arutz Sheva

Belgian Lawmakers Planning to Recognize 'Palestine' Arutz Sheva Belgium is jumping on the “recognition of Palestine” bandwagon, according to The Associated Press (AP). The news agency reported that Belgian legislators are working on a resolution to recognize a Palestinian state but the government says any timing to ... Belgium recognizes Palestine statehoodTrend.az all 2 news articles »

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Palestine emerges as sticking point in spending bill negotiations - Al-Monitor Thu, 04 Dec 2014 20:34:17 GMT

Palestine emerges as sticking point in spending bill negotiations Al-Monitor UNESCO (the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) ran afoul of the law in 2011 when it added Palestine as a member, prompting the Obama administration to suspend US contributions that had covered 22% of UNESCO's budget. The arrears ...