Palestinians plan "other options" if U.N. bid fails (Reuters)

Reuters - Palestinians want the Security Council to decide on their bid for full U.N. membership soon so they can pursue "other options," the Palestinian U.N. envoy said, repeating charges that Washington is procrastinating to avoid a vote.

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