Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas. Photo: AFP

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas. Photo: AFP

Palestinians win implicit UN recognition of sovereign state

Palestinian resolution receives 138 votes for, 9 against

Reuters at the United Nations

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Published: 8:49am, 30 Nov, 2012

Updated: 5:27pm, 18 Jul, 2018

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Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas. Photo: AFP

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas. Photo: AFP

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