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    Nov 29, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  1. U.N. recognition of Palestinian state ups pressure on Israel to negotiate

    Over the strenuous objections of the U.S. and Israel, the United Nations General Assembly voted today to grant nonmember observer status to a Palestinian state in the West Bank and Gaza. The U.N. action, which was widely anticipated, was largely a symbolic move that does nothing to change the situation on the ground or lead to the establishment of an independent Palestinian state. But it does raise international pressure on Israel to show it is serious about reaching a negotiated settlement, while allowing Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to claim a historic advance in his people's quest for global recognition.
    Over the strenuous objections of the U.S. and Israel, the United Nations General Assembly voted today to grant nonmember observer status to a Palestinian state in the West Bank and Gaza. The U.N. action, which was widely anticipated, was largely a...

    Tags: Israel, National Government, International Organizations, Government, International Court or Tribunal

    2. Sep 29, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  2. Who needs reform most: Egypt or America?

    Prior to leaving Egypt for the United Nations General Assembly, Egypt's Islamist President Mohamed Morsi told The New York Timesthe United States needs to "fundamentally change" its approach to the Arab world. That includes, he said, showing greater respect for Arab values, as well as helping to build a Palestinian state.
    Prior to leaving Egypt for the United Nations General Assembly, Egypt's Islamist President Mohamed Morsi told The New York Timesthe United States needs to "fundamentally change" its approach to the Arab world. That includes, he said, showing greater...

    Tags: Israel, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Religious Conflicts, Pakistan

    3. Oct 3, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  3. Obama goes soft on Iran — again

    After listening to speeches during the opening session of the United Nations General Assembly, I concluded that both U.S. President Barack Obama and Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad do not take each other seriously. Mr. Obama repeated his old...

    Tags: Timonium, Barack Obama, Hamas, Bashar Assad, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

    4. Sep 13, 2002 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  4. U.N. must act, Bush says, or U.S. will

    Sun National Staff
    UNITED NATIONS - President Bush demanded yesterday that the United Nations act boldly and quickly to disarm Iraq, warning that the international body's reputation was at stake and that yielding to Saddam Hussein's regime could render the United Nations...

    Tags: Laws, Saddam Hussein, Iraq, George W. Bush, Democratic Party

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