Published on Dec 13, 2011 by Euronews
http://www.euronews.net/ In an historic, symbolic and controversial act the Palestinian flag has been raised over a UN building for the first time.
UNESCO, the world body's Paris-based culture, education and science agency, angered Israel and the US when it effectively recognised 'Palestine' as a state, by allowing it to become a member.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas spoke at the flag-raising ceremony. He told the audience it was an historic moment which, he said, augured well for the future entry of the Palestinian state to other international organisations.
UNESCO, the world body's Paris-based culture, education and science agency, angered Israel and the US when it effectively recognised 'Palestine' as a state, by allowing it to become a member.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas spoke at the flag-raising ceremony. He told the audience it was an historic moment which, he said, augured well for the future entry of the Palestinian state to other international organisations.
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