Dec 8 PM 2017 No.1086

AP News Dictation Dec. 8 PM 2017 No.1086

1. The US Ambassador to the United Nations Nicky Haley says president Donald Trump knew his decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital would raise concerns, but took it to advance peace between Israeli and Palestinians. Haley told an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council that the US is committed to peace.
2. The Palestinian House Ministry says skirmishes between Israeli forces and Palestinian protestors have left dozens injured and at least one Gazan dead. Thousands of Gazans protested in the streets against US' announcement on Jerusalem.
3. Dozens of structures have been destroyed by a wind driven wildfire that swept through a semi- area of Northern Sandi Ago county. The fire erupted on Sunday and rapidly expanded to more than 6 square miles.
4. Frigid temperature behind a cold friend combined with moisture off the gulf of Mexico yielded a rare snowfall in many parts of south and southeast Texas. Xxx officials said it was their first snowfall in about 13 years.