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'The Palestinians have made a suicide vest for the UN'

In Tuesday's press, the US is both praised and attacked for defunding UNESCO, Herman Cain is under fire for suddenly remembering those sexual assault allegations, and two Russian oligarchs duke it out in a London court.

By Elena CASAS

The right-wing Washington Times accuses the Palestinians of building a suicide vest for the UN - because their strategy could lead to the US pulling out of other international bodies.

The Huffington Post criticises Washington though, saying it's dancing to Netanyahu's tune.

Egypt's generals come under fire in Ahram newspaper - for arresting another well-known blogger.

And Herman Cain is under fire in the Huffington Post for suddenly remembering those sexual assualt allegations - while the Daily Beast thinks he could still turn it to his advantage.

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