The United States on Wednesday defended itself at the United Nations against str...
UNITED NATIONS - The United States on Wednesday defended itself at the United Nations against strong opposition from the European Union and other world powers to the Trump administration’s declaration that it no longer considers Israeli settlements to be in violation of international law.
At the United Nations, the U.S. policy shift came under fire from the EU and an array of Security Council members, including Russia and China. The U.S. move could also undermine efforts by President Donald Trump to resolve the conflict through a peace plan that has been in the works for more than two years but has drawn widespread skepticism even before its release.
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