Spain to Push for European Recognition of Palestine: 'We May Go It Alone' if That Fails
Spanish FM to launch 'intensive' consultation process with EU counterparts to find common position on recognizing Palestine
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- South Korea's Moon says North's Kim wants 2nd summit with Trump (AP)
- Defense chief Lieberman says Assad army to blame for downing of Russian jet (Haaretz)
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