Palestine sets new date to apply for UN observer status despite Obama plea

Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas has set a date for seeking non-member observer status at the UN.

Palestine sets new date to apply for UN observer status despite Obama plea
Tue, 13 Nov, 2012 - 08:56

Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas has set a date for seeking non-member observer status at the UN.

Official news agency Wafa quoted Mr Abbas as saying the Palestinians will request to upgrade their status on November 29.

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