US Bars Abbas from UN Visit as Allies Move to Recognize Palestine
US bars Palestinian leader Abbas from UN visa as key allies prepare to recognize the State of Palestine, sparking international calls for a rethink.
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Russia Launches Massive Overnight Raids on Ukraine
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Vietnam Names Le Hoai Trung as Acting Foreign Minister
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U.S. Bars Palestinian Leader Abbas from UN General Assembly in New York
U.S. bars Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas from attending the UN General Assembly in New York, citing security and policy concerns over visa denials.