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oberliner Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jul-10-11 06:53 PM
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Canada opposes Palestinian bid for recognition of statehood
Canada is rejecting a Palestinian effort to win recognition at the United Nations as an independent state.

The move is not surprising given that the Harper government has forcefully highlighted its loyalty to Israel and the United States. Both oppose the Palestinian initiative.

The Palestinian Authority, which controls most of the West Bank, launched a campaign last month that will see it pursue a vote on statehood at the United Nations General Assembly in September — an effort borne out of its frustration over a peace process that is stalled.

The top Palestinian diplomat in Canada says her official delegation will still push hard for the support of Ottawa.

http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/article/1022744--canada-opposes-palestinian-bid-for-recognition-of-statehood#article
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