Palestinians to Seek UN Statehood Vote Next Month: Foreign Minister

Reuters - "I think that the president, when he gets to the United Nations and meets the secretary general, will present the application," Foreign Minister Riyad al-Malki said in a briefing in Ramallah.

Malki's statement narrowed down the timing of the application to September during Abbas' visit to New York, but when asked give a specific date, Palestinian officials said it would still have to be determined.  Read more.