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Routine teen-aged HIV test proposed by doctors

November 28, 2011 By Joe Sims

The Center for Disease Control has called for universal testing of all patients between the ages of 16 and 64. However, the U.S. Public Health Service has not endorsed the proposal.

UNESCO grants Palestine membership: Bethlehem, Dead Sea could gain world heritage status

November 1, 2011 By Susan Webb

Palestine became UNESCO's 195th member on Monday.

International law is being eroded at the UN

October 3, 2011 By Uli Brockmeyer

Despite its mistakes and shortcomings the UN is a place where all member states have the chance to express their opinions - but this is not always the case.

Palestinian UN bid under review, Israel OKs more settlements

September 28, 2011 By Susan Webb

The Obama administration has said it will veto the Palestinian membership application, arguing that negotiations are the only solution.

Votes and vetoes: Palestine at the UN

September 21, 2011 By PW Editorial Board

This week, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is taking the Palestinian people's case for statehood to the United Nations.