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US cuts UNESCO funding over Palestine
State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland
The US says it is cutting funding to UNESCO in response to the UN cultural organization’s decision to admit Palestine as a full member.
Describing the decision as “regrettable and premature”, State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland told reporters on Monday that Washington would stop all financial contributions to the UN Educational,...
UNESCO grants Palestine membership
Delegates cheer after they approved the membership of Palestine during the session of UNESCO's 36th General Conference, in Paris, Oct. 31, 2011.
Palestine has been admitted as a full member of the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) despite strong opposition from Washington.
Palestinians won the UNESCO seat in a Paris vote on Monday.
The membership bid required two-thirds...
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