The representative of Israel this afternoon reiterated to the General Assembly that Jerusalem was the united capital of the State of Israel, as established by King David more than 3000 years ago.
Concluding Debate on Question of Palestine, Assembly Turns Attention to Situation in Middle East
Postpones Actions on Code of Democratic Conduct
Committee Approves Text on Coercive Measures Against Developing Countries; Eight Further Drafts Approved Without Vote
Ancient Greek Tradition of Ekecheiria is Invoked Again; Text On Zone of Peace and Cooperation of the South Atlantic also Adopted
Other Texts Approved on Fish Stocks Preservation, Sustainable Development, Debate Begins on Building Better, Peaceful World Through Sport and Olympic Ideal
The General Committee this morning recommended that the General Assembly include an item on international recognition of the Day of Vesak - the day in the year most sacred to Buddhists -- in the agenda of its fifty-fourth session and that the item be considered directly in plenary.
Abstaining States Decry Failure to Distinguish Legitimate Struggle for Self-determination from Terrorism
Session Ends With Action on Human Rights Texts on Kosovo, Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, Democratic Republic of the Congo
