Swiss Voters Narrowly OK Joining U.N.
Sun Mar 3,11:38 AM ET
By ALEXANDER G. HIGGINS, Associated Press Writer
GENEVA (AP) - Swiss voters approved joining the rest of the world Sunday as members of the United Nations after sitting on the global sidelines for more than five decades.
Tallies reported from all precincts showed a nationwide margin of 55-45 percent in favor. The crucial second obstacle — approval by at least half the country's cantons, or states — was cleared by a much narrower 12-11 vote.
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