Security Council to take up Palestinian bid Wednesday
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The UN Security Council will meet Wednesday to formally consider the Palestinian request for membership in the world body, the council president said Monday.
Lebanese Ambassador Nawaf Salam, who holds this month's rotating presidency, made a brief appearance before reporters Monday and issued a brief statement in English and Arabic. He said the council had met Monday afternoon and decided to take up a decision on referring the issue for further consideration two days hence. (AP)
