US vetoes Palestinian request for full UN membership
by Julian Borger from World news | The Guardian on (#6M67X)
Washington blocks security council resolution supported by 12 member countries, with two abstentions including UK
The US has vetoed a Palestinian request to the United Nations security council for full UN membership, blocking the world body's recognition of a Palestinian state.
The vote in the 15-member security council was 12 in favor, the US opposed and two abstentions, the UK and Switzerland.
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