Palestinians in last push for UN nod for Bethlehem

The Palestinians on Wednesday made a final push to have UNESCO recognize the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem in the Israeli-controlled West Bank as an endangered World Heritage site, despite misgivings by Christian denominations and a cool response from the UN agency.

Palestinian officials took journalists on a tour of the church, adjacent Manger Square and the pilgrimage route along Star Street to make the case for urgent UN protection. (AP)