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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.

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By Warren Olney • May 18, 2015 • 52m Listen

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.

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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