U.N. Security Council to debate Palestinian state

The historic Palestinian bid for statehood goes before the United Nations Security Council Monday, where it looks set for a largely symbolic debate in the face of a promised American veto. U.S. President Barack Obama has said he supports Palestinian statehood, but not without discussions with Israel.

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