
UN vote on Palestinian statehood in the offing Palestinian Observer Ambassador Riyad Monsour says that destiny is on the side of the Palestinian people as September approaches. He told the nations of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People, as he argued for support for Palestinian statehood -- which he says is nearing reality. The Palestinian Authority has been busy drumming up support for it's bid for statehood. Uruguay reinforced its supportive stance -- which means that every South American state stands in support of Palestine -- except for Columbia -- which has sworn it won't recognize the Palestinian effort. Monsour used every tool at his disposal -- especially the recent UN report that states Palestinian functions are sufficient for statehood -- and that Israel should roll back its "measures of occupation."

Worries dog India statehood demand In the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, calls for a separate state for people in the Telangana region have raised tensions in recent weeks. If a separate state is created, natural resources would have to be divided between Andhra and Telangana. Many farmers say their biggest worry is who will have control of water from the Krishna river, which runs through Telangana and other Andhra regions. The river is a vital source of sustenance for millions of people. Al Jazeera's Sohail Rahman reports. [April 3, 2010]

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Palestine turns to UN in battle for statehood Is recognition the road to a republic? With direct talks derailed, Palestinians are looking to the UN as a means to establish statehood. Brazil and Argentina announced this month that they recognise Palestine as an independent state, and other Latin American countries have signalled they will follow suite in the coming months. Now Palestinian leaders are looking to the United Nations for an official declaration recognising Palestine along its 1967 borders. But as Al Jazeera's Kristen Saloomey reports from New York, the victory of official statehood could be largely symbolic.

Slovenia - Statehood day For High quality go to This video is a old version of I feel love, I feel Slovenia but with different title. Slovenia celebrates her 18 birhtday. On 25.06.1991 Slovenia gained independence from Yugoslavia and begun her own path. I could put more pictures in video but there is a video lenght limit on Youtube. So and the end you have just saw only 0.00000000002% of my country. For comparison to other countries I wrote some basic data about Slovenia: Population: 2028859 Surface: 20.273 km2 Forest cover 62% of Slovenia Economy: Based mostly on small electronic and metalurgy industry GDP: about 21000$ per capital (2007) Politics: UN, NATO, EU ... For more Information about Slovenia visit also in English language. http Slovenian anthem in different languages! France Prešeren: A Toast (English) God's blessing on all nations, Who long and work for that bright day, When o'er earth's habitations No war, no strife shall hold its sway; Who long to see That all men free No more shall foes, but neighbours be. France Prešeren: Le Toast (French) Vivent tous les peuples du monde Qui aspirent a voir le jour Ou le soleil dansant sa ronde N'éclairera que de l'amour, Ou tout citoyen Sera libre enfin, En paix avec tous ses voisins! Traduction Viktor Jesenik France Prešeren: Zdravljica (Slovene) Žive naj vsi narodi ki hrepene dočakat' dan, da koder sonce hodi, prepir iz sveta bo pregnan, da rojak prost bo vsak, ne vrag, le sosed bo mejak! www ...

Hawaii Statehood Resolution The 50th Anniversary of Hawaii Statehood is celebrated in a resolution, sponsored by Congressman Neil Abercrombie of Hawaii and unanimously passed by the US House of Representatives on July 27, 2009. Congressman Abercrombie's floor speech prior to the House vote is featured in this video, as he highlights some of Hawaii's contributions to our nation's history and progress.

Statehood - "A Story's End" Fort Reno 7/24/08 Shot/edited by David Burns & Jeff Galusha

Arizona History - Road to Statehood Road to Statehood - (Pre 1912) From 13000 BC to 1912 Statehood (and a bit beyond,) this 72 minute, two part program tells the story from pre-historic man to the Spanish Period to the Old West to the beginnings of the New West. It features historians Marshall Trimble, Don Dedera, Lester Budge Ruffner, Barry Goldwater and Morris Udall, as well as the music of Dolan Ellis.

HORNET'S NEST ! :: STRIFE OVER STATEHOOD :: GORKHALAND 'TRIPARTITE TALKS IN DARJEELING' TODAY Kolkata: The tripartite talks on Gorkhaland between the Centre, West Bengal government and the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha( )(GJM) are expected to take place on Monday in Darjeeling. But the demands of the three parties differ considerably. The Centre warned on Sunday that it will not bow down to pressure for a separate state....... .....The stir seems to have got a fillip after the Central Government conceded the demand for Telangana( ) state to be formed out of 10 districts of Andhra Pradesh. The GJM organised indefinite shutdowns twice in the hills last year and once in the run-up to the Lok Sabha polls this year, severely hitting tea, timber and tourism - the bread and butter of the region. ========= TRACK BACK :- ========= "Gorkhaland issue can be resolved through talks: Pranab" ========= Kolkata: Ahead of the crucial tripartite talks on Gorkhaland issue on Monday, Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee( ) on Sunday said the issue could be resolved through dialogue. He warned the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha( )(GJM) leadership saying if theyll stick to their demand for a separate state the situation might turn critical...... ......When told that the GJM was sticking to its demand for separate statehood, Mukherjee said, If anyone is arrogant on their demand and is not flexible enough, then the situation may go critical. Union Home Minister P Chidambaram( ) has already spoken to the GJM ...

Duncan on Puerto Rican Statehood Congressman Duncan shares his views on a bill that would push Puerto Rico toward statehood on the House floor on April 29, 2010.

Former Hawaii Governor Ariyoshi Played Role In Statehood Former Hawaii governor George Ariyoshi says it took political maneuvering to make statehood become a reality. 8/18/2009

Pope Supports Palestinian Statehood Pope Benedict XVI pledged his support for Palestinian statehood on a visit to Bethlehem in the West Bank (13 May 2009), and visited the Aida Refugee Camp where he wore a Palestinian scarf embroidered with the key symbolising the Palestinian refugees' right of return. Pope Benedict XVI: "In a special way, my heart goes out to the pilgrims from war-torn Gaza. I ask you to bring back to your families and your communities my warm embrace, and my sorrow for the loss, the hardship, and the suffering you have had to endure." "Please be assured of my solidarity with you in the immense work of rebuilding which now lies ahead, and my prayers that the embargo will soon be lifted." 15 May 2009 is the 61st anniversary of the Nakba - the 'catastrophe' that caused the exodus of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians when the state of Israel was created in 1948. Report by _

Palestinian Statehood Rep. Capps speaks in reluctant support of H.Res. 1765, which supports a negotiated peace between Israel and Palestine, and opposes a unilateral declaration of independence by Palestinians. Rep. Capps expressed her serious concerns about the Resolution, namely that it was one-sided and ignored other facts on the ground that have led to the current breakdown in negotiations, most notably Israel's expansion of settlements. (12/15/2010)

Hawaii's 50th anniversary of statehood to be celebrated with a North Korean missile? North Korean to celebrate Hawaiis 50th Statehood Anniversary with a missile launch towards the Aloha State. August 21st, 2009 marks Hawaiis 50th Anniversary as the 50th state to enter the Union, the United States of America (USA). That nut job, Dear Leader, Kim Jong-il, the thug despot of the Hermit Kingdom, the nation north of the 38th parallel on the Korean peninsular, North Korea, is planning to celebrate this 50th anniversary. The plan on July 4th, 2009 to launch a missile over the Pacific Ocean towards Hawaii. The Democratic Party plans to defend the Hawaiian state using an anti-missile defense system which the Democrats for the last 20 something years will not, and does not work. It is the system initiated by President Ronald Reagan (Republican) in the 1980s, called Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI). The Democrats, the ***s in Hollywood, academia, late night comics, and the news media, all ridiculed President Regan saying it will never work and too complicated. They nicknamed it Star Wars and continued their attack upon this system till this day. Then how come the Democrats according them a system that does not work to defend our 50th state, Hawaii? Remember now in the 2008 elections Hawaiians who voted, 72% of them voted for the Democratic Party. The highest Democratic voting percentage out of the 50th states. Illinois, President Obamas adopted home state came in 2nd at 62%. Now the Democrats are repaying Hawaii for their support with a defense system they ...

Facts on Puerto Rico statehood needed BEFORE, not after vote on HR 2499 Ranking Republican Doc Hastings outlines concerns and questions about HR 2499, The Puerto Rico Democracy Act.

Hawaii Statehood Dance Festival (Anchorage, Alaska) Talofa, everyone. Let's get outdoors and have some fun! Here I am Downtown again, supporting a good cause. This time Alaska celebrates our neighbors from the far South during the ADP (Anchorage Downtown Project) Hawaii Day Celebration (Hawaii Statehood Celebration). There is music and dance during these non-profit celebrations. See hot island girls dancing and guys with flaming batons. I found out later that the party usually runs from 1:00pm - 3:00pm in Peratrovich Park in Downtown Anchorage, if you're lucky enough to catch it. I was fortunate to be walking by at the right time with enough room in my camera to capture some of the action. Thanks for letting me tape this. Sorry about the shaky video. Next time I'll bring my tripod! Itinerary: 1 - 1:20 pm — Ke KiaI AO Hula (Traditional Hawaiian Dance) 1:20 - 2:45 pm Hula Hui Na Haumana O Alaka (Polynesian Dance Troupe) 2:45 - 3:30 pm — Tupulaga (Youth Dance Group) From the ADP Website: My Website

Palestinian Statehood will bring GOD'S JUDGMENT! The division of God's land that He gave to Israel through promises to Abraham is the TRIGGER that undoubtedly begins the 70th week of Daniel. Also known as the time of "Jacob's trouble" (not the church's) The Palestinian Authority is making moves to have their State of Palestine declared through the United Nations in September 2011.

Complete Washington Statehood Quarter Collection. Here is a video of a complete United States Washington Statehood Quater Collection. This set is in uncirculated condition. This includes every business strike from 1999-2008.

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Why govt agreed to Telangana statehood? The government has conceded to the demand of the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS). On Buck Stops Here, we look at why the Centre had to say yes.

Palestinian Statehood - Legality of a Unilateral Declaration The Palestinian Authority committed in the 1995 interim agreement that neither they nor Israel would take a step to change the status of the West Bank before a permanent status agreement. Unilateralism is not allowed by the Oslo Peace Accords. If the Palestinian Authority is in breach of a core commitment, they are breaking international law. They may be hoping that international bodies will approve a declaration of statehood. In January 2009, the PA turned to the International Criminal Court with a declaration that recognized the jurisdiction of the ICC in "territorial Palestine." The Rome Statue that created the ICC declared that requests can be brought only on behalf of States.

Palestinian statehood United Nations General Assembly President Joseph Deiss has said Palestinians are ready for statehood despite objections from certain countries. Press TV's Hank Flynn reports from New York.

Statehood Hawaii PSA 50th Anniversary of Hawaii Statehood. Participate by uploading photos, videos, links, history. and http

Rashid Khalidi - The Palestinian Struggle for Statehood This video program is available in full at and at the Google Video website (search on keywords "pdxjustice" and "Khalidi"). The program's title is "Palestine: 40 Years of Occupation, 60 Years of Dispossession." Columbia University Edward Said Professor of Arab Studies, Rashid Khalidi's keynote address at the "Palestine: 40 Years of Occupation, 60 Years of Dispossession" conference in Portland, Oregon, on June 23, 2007.

Statehood - "Transfixed" Live at Fredericksburg All Ages 9/8/07 Audio: James Noll () Video: David Burns (myspace/dorvidbarnas)

King Opposes Puerto Rico Statehood Bill Congressman Steve King opposed the Puerto Rico statehood bill in an April 29, 2010 floor speech.

Promised Palestinian statehood US President George W. Bush and Middle East peace envoy Tony Blair repeatedly say that the Palestinian Autonomy will be granted statehood by the end of this year. But is that likely? What makes them think it will happen so soon? And what is happening with the Palestine-Israeli negotiations? Our guest to tell us more is the newly-appointed Palestinian Ambassador to Russia, Afif Safieh.

William Richardson Played Role In Hawaii's Statehood Former Chief Justice William Richardson was part of the group who went to Washington DC lobbying for statehood. 8/17/2009.

Hawaiians Protest Statehood August 21, 2009 Hawaiians March To Protest The 50th Anniversary Of Hawaii Becoming A State.

Congresswoman Mazie Hirono Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Statehood for Hawaii Congresswoman Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii) honors the 50th anniversary of Hawaiis entry into the Union on the floor of the US House of Representatives.

Inside Story - Palestinian Statehood - 28 Nov 07 - Part 1 We ask if a post-Annapolis Palestinian-Israeli peace deal is possible in 2008

50th Anniversary of Hawaii Statehood Ku'e 50th anniversary of Hawaii Statehood celebration and protest. March 18, 2009 as State of Hawaii launches their festivites. Thx Charlie for shooting and Pono for sharing some footage

Aloha Hawaii! Statehood Celebrated 1959/03/16 Hawaii becomes 50th state, "gives lie to communist charges of American colonialism" (partial newsreel)

Early American Gangs and the Myth of Statehood A fascinating ***ysis of the founding of the American Republic - and the eerie parallels of the first US war in the Middle East - by Stefan Molyneux, Host of Freedomain Radio, the most popular philosophy podcast -

Mindaugas III (Part 1: Lithuanian Statehood, The Great Invention of Boat and Paddles) Full-length high quality movie downloadable at blip.tv To recover the secret where the last descendant of the Great Lithuanian king Mindaugas resides - 8 brave men followed the advice of an old boat man Povilas (www.baidariu-nuoma.lt) and paddled down the dangerous Verkne river, meeting killer storks, angry grandmas and their mythical dogs (sumpurni).One night they find the next Lithuanian King Mindaugas III peacefully sleeping like Jesus Child and not having the slightest guess of this great future. Finally they return back home, though now they know the secret. A remark about the environment: polluters and greedy consumers, do not even poke your nose into this little paradise which is left on the earth. But I filmed a scene of crashing Chernobyl-type nuclear reactor in Ignalina, which haven't yet happened but is very probable - you deserve only to live next to danger you have created, and then maybe you will understand the priority of saving natural environment over your greedy consumer-driven desires. However, this is not a protest against the new-type Evolutionary Power Reactors currently built in Olkiluoto, Finland and Cherbourg, France, which are safe and nature friendly.

2009 Hawaii Statehood Day anti-statehood rally at Ala Moana On August 21, 1959, Hawaii became the fiftieth state of the Union. Fifty years later, there are no celebrations out of fear of recrimination, offense, or according to Office of Hawaiian Affairs Trustee Donald Cataluna, fear of "bloodshed." There were, however, revolutionary/anti-statehood events, such as this one which transpired at Ala Moana Beach Park.

Kosovo hopes for statehood ruling The International Court of Justice is set to rule on Thursday on the legality of Kosovo's independence from Serbia in 2008, nine years after Nato bombed Serb forces to halt the killing of civilians in the two-year counter-insurgency war between Serbs and ethnic Albanians. The non-binding ruling could affect separatist movements around the world, as well as Serbia's stalled EU membership talks. Without compromise with Serbia, Kosovo's northern border, the shortest route to the European Union market, would remain blocked by its old adversary. Al Jazeera's Tim Friend reports.

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Hawaii Statehood 50th Anniversary Senate Resolution July 29, 2009- US Senator Daniel K. Akaka (D-HI) celebrates Hawaii's 50th Anniversary of Statehood with a speech on the floor of the US Senate.

Inside Story - Palestinian Statehood - 28 Nov 07 - Part 2 We ask if a post-Annapolis Palestinian-Israeli peace deal is possible in 2008

Helicopter Brings News of Statehood for Hawaii in 1959 I was just a little girl of 4 years when my mother took this movie of a helicopter landing in Honolulu with news of statehood for Hawaii. In 2009, it will be the 50th anniversary of statehood. My dad, a sailor with the US Navy was stationed in Hawaii for several years, both before and after statehood. Warning- little haole girls cannot hula.

International Backing Grows for Palestinian Statehood