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U.N. boosts Palestinians' status to nonmember observer state

UNITED NATIONS -- The United Nations General Assembly voted Thursday to slightly enhance the status of the Palestinian territories at the international organization, a controversial gambit that conveys world recognition for beleaguered Palestinians.

By Paul Richter

November 29, 2012

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