STOCKHOLM: Sweden on Thursday (Friday in Manila) officially recognized the state of Palestine, becoming the first European Union (EU) member in western Europe to do so, prompting Israel to recall its ambassador to Stockholm.

“We are not picking sides. We’re choosing the side of the peace process,” Swedish Foreign Minister Margot Wallstroem told reporters as she explained the controversial decision.

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