UNESCO Admits 'Palestine' As Full Member

The World
The Palestinian Authority is calling the decision a symbolic victory because what they really want is full membership in the United Nations. The United Nations cultural agency — UNESCO — has voted to admit "Palestine" as a full member. It's the agency that protects historic heritage sites and works to improve world literacy and cultural understanding. The vote was 107-to-14 with 52 abstentions. The US voted against. The Palestinian Authority is calling the decision a symbolic victory because what they really want is full membership in the UN, recognizing Palestine as an independent state. The World's Matthew Bell is in Jerusalem.
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