The good news that seems to be escaping the attention of the mainstream media is that more countries around the world are recognising the State of Palestine.  South America is currently at the forefront of this wave of recognition.  The Arab world has ( along with the Chinese) been making a concerted push to improve trade and strengthen cultural ties and it is culminating in recognition for Palestine ahead of the third Arab/South American Summit (ASPA), hosted in Peru in February.… Read the rest