Palestinian statehood
Defying pressure, US abstains from vetoing UN anti-Israeli settlement move
Middle East
December 24, 2016
Defying pressure, US abstains from vetoing UN anti-Israeli settlement move
The United States on Friday allowed the UN Security Council to adopt a resolution demanding an end to Israeli settlement…
Palestinian president Abbas to meet Sisi for talks in Cairo
Egypt
May 9, 2016
Palestinian president Abbas to meet Sisi for talks in Cairo
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will receive Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Cairo on Monday, the second day of his official…
Source: Britain considers recalling Israel envoy
World
December 3, 2012
Source: Britain considers recalling Israel envoy
Britain is considering recalling its ambassador to Israel to protest at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to expand settlement building,…
Palestine becomes member of UN cultural body
World
October 31, 2011
Palestine becomes member of UN cultural body
PARIS - The United Nations cultural agency has admitted Palestine as a full member in a highly divisive bid that…
Palestinians: No talks without settlement freeze
World
September 29, 2011
Palestinians: No talks without settlement freeze
RAMALLAH - The Palestinians can't resume negotiations with Israel under current conditions and will pursue their bid to win UN…
Fatah and Hamas to meet in Cairo in October
Egypt
September 26, 2011
Fatah and Hamas to meet in Cairo in October
Fatah and Hamas will meet in Cairo in early October to discuss Palestinian reconciliation, Fatah Central Committee member Azzam al-Ahmed…
Abbas, Erdogan discuss support for Palestinian statehood
Egypt
September 14, 2011
Abbas, Erdogan discuss support for Palestinian statehood
Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas met with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Cairo Wednesday to discuss international support for…
Palestinian president to hold various meetings in Cairo this week
Egypt
September 10, 2011
Palestinian president to hold various meetings in Cairo this week
Palestinian Ambassador to Cairo Barakat al-Farra said on Saturday that Palestine's President Mahmoud Abbas will arrive in Cairo on Monday…
Palestinian reconciliation stalls over statehood
World
August 17, 2011
Palestinian reconciliation stalls over statehood
RAMALLAH, West Bank - The Palestinians' surprise agreement to unite their dueling governments was supposed to have boosted their efforts…
Abbas makes Arab aid appeal, sees risk to UN bid
World
August 15, 2011
Abbas makes Arab aid appeal, sees risk to UN bid
RAMALLAH, West Bank - President Mahmoud Abbas on Monday appealed for Arab financial support to help the Palestinians deal with…