Abbas Presses Bid for UN Membership

Abbas Presses Bid for UN Membership The Associated Press Published: September 21, 2011 (Issue # 1675) Nassar Shiyoukhi / AP A Palestinian vegetable vendor rides a horsecart past a banner in Hebron supporting the country’s bid for statehood. UNITED NATIONS — Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas was pressing ahead Tuesday with his diplomatic campaign to gain […]