Google 'recognises' Palestine

Google spokesman Nathan Tyler said that Google had decided to change the name of the Palestinian Territories to just Palestine in its products.

Google 'recognises' Palestine
Fri, 03 May, 2013 - 18:52

Google spokesman Nathan Tyler said that Google had decided to change the name of the Palestinian Territories to just Palestine in its products.

He says Google consults with various sources and authorities when naming countries, and in this case is following the lead of several international organisations.

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