US vetoes resolution

THE US on Monday vetoed a resolution supported by the 14 other UN Security Council members that would have required President Donald Trump to rescind his declaration of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

The US was certain to veto the Egyptian-sponsored resolution, but its Arab supporters wanted the vote to demonstrate that countries everywhere and even many US allies are against Mr Trump’s action.

The Palestinians immediately said they will seek a resolution with similar demands in the General Assembly.