RAMALLAH, Palestinian Territories: Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas has said there is an "urgent" need for a UN resolution on Israeli settlements as he embarks on a multi-country tour that may be among his last chances to renew peace efforts.

Speaking in an interview with Agence France-Presse, Abbas criticised what he said was insufficent action from US President Barack Obama's administration while also firmly backing a French initiative to hold an international peace conference this summer.

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