Analysis The UN Vote Is Mild Rebuke for Israel but a Stinging Slap in the Face for Trump
The president’s threat to cut off aid to countries that vote against the U.S. ensured his defeat would be personal
Breaking:
- After last Geneva round, UN Syria envoy seeks Russia's help (AP)
- Israel rejects UN decision on Jerusalem, thanks Trump for unequivocal support of Jerusalem (Haaretz)
- UN General Assembly debates rejecting Trump's recognition of Jerusalem (Haaretz)
- Russian Foreign Ministry says latest U.S. sanctions are 'grotesque' (Reuters)
- S. Korea fires warning shots after North soldier defects (AP)
- N. Korea soldier flees to South via heavily fortified border (AP)
- Iran struck by 5.2 magnitude earthquake near capital (AP)
- U.S. Senator Al Franken to retire on January 2nd (Reuters)
- Thomas fire in Southern California 60 percent contained (DPA)
- Saudi-led coalition to allow cranes into Yemen's Hodeidah port (Reuters)
- U.S. citizens confirmed dead in Mexico bus crash (AP)
- Saudi king receives Palestinian President Abbas (AP)
- Egyptian forces clash with militants near Sinai airport (AP)
- Philippine president declares Christmas truce with rebels (AP)
- Taliban attack leaves eight police officers dead in Afghanistan (DPA)
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U.S. News
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