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Syrians out of step.

Publication: The Washington Times
Publication Date: 18-MAR-02 		Format: Online - approximately 747 words
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Full Article Title: Syrians out of step.(WORLD)(THE U.N. REPORT)

Article Excerpt
Byline: Betsy Pisik, THE WASHINGTON TIMES

NEW YORK - Syrians out of step

The Syrians may be regretting their desire to serve on the Security Council.

The delegation ended up in a tight spot last Tuesday, when the Americans unexpectedly offered a Middle East resolution that had the enthusiastic support of the rest of the council but fell short of the demands long established by Damascus.

At the end of the night, the council passed a landmark resolution acknowledging a Palestinian state "within secure and recognized borders."

Although many Arab diplomats welcomed the resolution, including the Palestinians, the resolution passed with the sole Arab voice on the 15-member council abstaining.

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