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UK renames East Jerusalem consulate as a mission; some diplomats to remain
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UK Foreign Minister Ed Miliband says consulate building will not be closing as Israeli deadline expires.
UK Foreign Minister Ed Miliband says consulate building will not be closing as Israeli deadline expires.
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