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Monday, December 18, 2017
From the Liveblog of
Monday, December 18, 2017
US blocks UN resolution requiring US to rescind Jerusalem declaration
The US vetoes a Security Council resolution that would require Washington to rescind its declaration of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, a move aimed at showing the depth of global opposition to President Donald Trump’s action.
The US was the sole member of the council to oppose the Egyptian-drafted text, with the other 14 members voting in favor of the resolution.
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