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The Pope, the Palestinians and Middle-East Peace
Under the leadership of Pope Francis, the Vatican has joined 135 countries in recognizing a Palestinian state. Will it be more than a boost for Palestinian morale? We hear Israeli reaction and the possible consequences in Europe and elsewhere in the world of diplomacy.
By Warren Olney • • 52m ListenUnder the leadership of Pope Francis, the Vatican has joined 135 countries in recognizing a Palestinian state. Will it be more than a boost for Palestinian morale? We hear Israeli reaction and the possible consequences in Europe and elsewhere in the world of diplomacy.
Also, the feds move to limit military-style weapons for police forces. On today's Talking Point, yesterday's deadly shootout in Waco, Texas was just one battle in a war between rival biker gangs. We hear that law enforcement was ready — and better get ready for more.
Photo: Pope Francis (R) embraces Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at the end of the ceremony for the canonisation of four nuns at Saint Peter's Square in the Vatican City, May 17, 2015. (Tony Gentile/Reuters)
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3 storiesFeds to Limit Military-Style Weapons for Police Forces
During protests over last year's shooting death of Michael Brown, police in Ferguson, Missouri rolled out armored tanks and riot gear. A White House working group concluded that over-reaction made the situation dramatically worse. Today, President Obama announced a ban on providing certain military equipment to local police.
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Pope Francis has recognized a Palestinian State , but it's not clear if he means Hamas in Gaza, the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank or both. And he may or may not have called PA President Mahmoud Abbas "an angel of peace." Vatican diplomacy is full of uncertainties.
Read the story34 minBandidos, Rival Biker Gangs Involved in Deadly Texas Shootout
Nine bikers are dead, 18 have been wounded and 170 are charged with engaging in organized crime after a deadly shoot-out involving rival gangs at a Twin Peaks franchise restaurant in Waco, Texas. Law enforcement knew it might happen, and local agencies were prepared.
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