Palestinian Flag Raised at the United Nations for the First Time. Published Sep 30, 2015 at 4:13 PM EDT Updated Apr 22, 2016 at 8:16 AM EDT.

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T he Palestinian flag was raised at the United Nations for the first time on Wednesday, following a vote approving the action by the U.N. General Assembly earlier this month. “I am certain that ...

UNITED NATIONS-- The Holy See said Wednesday it will not raise its flag at the United Nations before Pope Francis addresses the world body later this month if the U.N. approves a resolution ...

The United Nations Postal Administration is issuing new UN Flag stamps on 20 August: Bahrain, Belarus, Brazil, Cyprus, Dominica, Mauritania, Mongolia, and Paraguay.

The United Nations Postal Administration is issuing new UN Flag stamps on 20 August: Bahrain, Belarus, Brazil, Cyprus, Dominica, Mauritania, Mongolia, and Paraguay.