Palestinians seek full UN membership

The Columbian

Published: September 21, 2011, 5:00pm

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas says he has asked the United Nations to admit the state of Palestine as a full member.

The move defies U.S.-led international pressure on Abbas to abandon such a bid.

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