
Middle East News Spotlight 11-1-11

UN Agency OK's Full Membership
For Palestine as a Nation
Likely to Set Off Political Firestorm
Bypasses Security Council & Assembly
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UN Security Council Vote on Palestine Statehood
Scheduled Now for 11/11/11
The Palestinian Authority is one vote shy of minimum necessary for approval. Needs 9 has 8 and three nations in the neutral column have signaled their likelihood to vote against the PA either directly or by abstention.
It appears that the UNESCO move has torpedoed Palestinian hopes for UN statehood recognition by the UN Security Council as Bosnia is signaling a likelihood to abstain. The Palestinians had counted on Bosnia's to vote approval. For more details, LINK HERE.
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U.S. Halts Funding for UNESCO
After UNESCO Recognizes Palestine Statehood
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New Israeli-Turkey Crisis Brewing
Over Satellite Mapping Project
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UN Calls For Summit Over Energy
In Mediterranean Squabble with Turkey-Cyprus
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Arab League Submits Plan
To Deal with Syrian Crisis
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Syria Warns World Powers:
"Stay Away"
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Syrian Rebels Strike Back
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Where are Libya's Missing Missiles?
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World Faces "New Nuke Arms Race"
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Iraq Ready To Cooperate With Iran
To Improve Border Security
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Iran Demands US Apology on Plot Charges
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Iran's Prez Faces Ethics Charges
Parliament To Question Ahmadinejad
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