Sweden recognises Palestinian state, hopes will revive peace process
 

(Recasts throughout, adds reactions, quotes) By Simon Johnson STOCKHOLM, Oct 30 (Reuters) - The Swedish government officially recognised the state of Palestine on Thursday, the first Western European country to do so, reflecting growing international exasperation over the moribund Israeli-Palestinian peace process. Swedish Foreign Minister Margot Wallstrom told reporters her government hoped it would bring a new dynamic to the situation. ...

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