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Palestnian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad speaks during a press conference in the West Bank city of Ramallah. The Palestinians have said they plan to ask for UN recognition of their independence, amid mounting frustration over the stalled peace process as Israel warned against any unilateral moves. (AFP/Abbas Momani)

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