[ Ссылка ] The UN's cultural agency UNESCO has given the Palestinians full membership, boosting their bid for state recognition at the United Nations.



Of 173 countries voting, 107 backed the move.

Russia, China, and France were among those voting in favour.



But Israel voted 'no' and said the result would harm prospects for resuming Middle East peace talks. The US, which provides 22 per cent of UNESCO's funding, also voted against.

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