U.N. General Assembly raps Washington over Jerusalem decision

The U.N. General Assembly adopted by an overwhelming majority on Thursday a resolution criticizing a recent U.S. decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, despite Washington's threat to end financial aid to countries backing it.The nonbinding resolution was approved in an emergency special session of the 193-member General Assembly, with 128 votes in favor, nine against and 35 abstentions.Although not naming the United States, the text effectively calls on the administration of President Donald Trump to rescind its decision to recognize Jerusalem as the Israeli capital and r…READ FULL ARTICLE