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Mahmoud Abbas

Sat. November 21, 2009

AS/COA Online
November 21, 2009

On the heels of Peres' trip, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas sojourned in Salvador de Bahia. After meeting with Abbas for two hours, ...

Palestinian panel to sidestep vote

Washington Post
November 21, 2009

... labor federation leaders and others -- is slated to meet in December to authorize Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to remain the movement's ...

French minister Bernard Kouchner praises President Mahmoud Abbas

EnjoyFrance.com
November 19, 2009

French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner has done what he can to persuade Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to think again about standing for ...

Who's to blame for Abbas' resignation?

Jewish Telegraphic Agency
November 19, 2009

If history is any guide, the Palestinian leadership of the West Bank--whether it includes Mahmoud Abbas or not--may again look to a violence to improve its ...

Mr Obama's modesty may yet mirror his success

National
November 18, 2009

After initially demanding a full Israeli settlement freeze, the US backtracked, leaving the Palestinian Authority president, Mahmoud Abbas, in the lurch. ...

Don't give up

Indian Express
November 18, 2009

In the past week, things have got even worse for the Palestinians since their leader, Mahmoud Abbas, a man of peace and patience, has declared in ...

Sarkozy's Middle East Summit Plan

دار الحياة
November 18, 2009

The French President informed his host about his idea to hold a summit between Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin ...

Abbas reiterates his stance

Ceylon Daily News
November 18, 2009

Egypt: The Palestinian National Authority (PNA) President Mahmoud Abbas, reiterated to his Egyptian counterpart Hosni Mubarak the wish to recognize an ...

Report: Shalit deal to be executed next weekend

Ynetnews
November 18, 2009

... Netanyahu will announce the release of Palestinians prisoners as a gesture to Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas, following American pressure. ...

Poll: Record high support of peace talks

Ynetnews
November 18, 2009

Following Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas's recent announcement he will not seek reelection, 60% of the Jewish public see his decision as a strategic ...

French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner has urged Palestinian leader Mahmoud ...

BBC News
November 18, 2009

After meeting Mr Abbas, Mr Kouchner said he was "indispensable" in resuming peace talks with Israel. Mr Kouchner is due to meet Israeli Prime Minister ...

Egypt leader urges Abbas to stay

BBC News
November 17, 2009

Egypt's President, Hosni Mubarak, has called on Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas to stay in post and seek re-election in polls due next year. ...

Brazil as Middle East peace broker?

Aljazeera.net
November 16, 2009

Shimon Peres, Mahmoud Abbas, and Mahmoud Ahmadinejad: All are coming to Brazil in the span of about 2 weeks to meet with Presiden ...

Sarkozy: Revive Mideast peace or risk extremist backlash

Ynetnews
November 16, 2009

... Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to halt settlement construction and on Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to remain "committed" to 2010 elections. ...

Going, Coming and Splat

New York Times
November 14, 2009

The News Aides to Mahmoud Abbas, president of the Palestinian Authority, said he intended to resign and that other officials would quit, too, in frustration ...

At Arafat Memorial, Abbas Pushes Independence Fight

New York Times
November 11, 2009

A woman cheered Mahmoud Abbas, the Palestinian president, in Ramallah on Wednesday, five years after Yasir Arafat's death. The question mark hovering over ...

Israeli Asks Abbas Not to Step Down

FT.com (blog)
November 10, 2009

COM STAFF Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas's decision not to run for re-election is not a political stunt, but rather a result of "deep ...

Ex-Israel minister in peace push

United Press International
November 9, 2009

Jordan's king gave his backing to beleaguered Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, describing him as a full partner in the peace process who ...

Palestinian Authority Could Be Falling Apart

Voice of America
November 9, 2009

... of Ramallah seem to be going on as usual, despite Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas' dramatic announcement that he will not be seeking reelection. ...

Israel frustrates Abbas, yet still needs him

Xinhua
November 8, 2009

8 (Xinhua) -- It is not the first time Mahmoud Abbas has said he intends quitting as Palestinian leader. When he said on Thursday he does not plan to seek ...

HURRICANE IDA: Nicaraguan coast walloped

Aljazeera.net
November 6, 2009

Fayyad's planned visit would come after an announcement by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas not to run for re-election in January, ...

Briefing Skipper: Abbas, North Korea, Saudi-Yemeni clashes, Karzai

guardian.co.uk
November 5, 2009

Al-Nounou called on the PNA, led by President Mahmoud Abbas, to prosecute Mansour for his comments. Al-Nounou's call might fall on deaf ears as Abbas' ...

Abbas Aides: Palestinian Leader Will Not Seek Re-Election

ABC News
November 5, 2009

5 (UPI) -- Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas said Thursday he has "no desire" to run for another term in the upcoming election. ...

Day in photos

Boston Globe
November 4, 2009

President Shimon Peres called Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas Wednesday to discuss efforts to restart ...

Jewish purchases in Jerusalem concern PA

Jewish Tribune
November 4, 2009

Speaking on Yemenite Television recently, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas

Venezuela denies Israeli charges it is Iran 'base'

Telegraph.co.uk
November 4, 2009

The heated rhetoric comes in advance of visits to the region by the Israeli President, Shimon Peres, and the Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas

Hamas warns of elections decree aftermath

Xinhua
November 4, 2009

4 (Xinhua) -- A senior Hamas official on Wednesday warned of "dangerous consequences" facing the Palestinians if President Mahmoud Abbas

Peres calls up Abbas to discuss peace talks

Ha'aretz
November 4, 2009

President Shimon Peres called Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas

Despite progress, Obama hesitant about Netanyahu meeting

Jewish Telegraphic Agency
November 3, 2009

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The battle over Palestinian representation

Palestine Note (blog)
November 3, 2009

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MIDEAST: SUPPORT ABBAS. WE ASK ISRAEL TO DO MORE, FRATTINI

ANSAmed
November 3, 2009

(ANSAmed) - MARRAKECH - ''We must strongly support Mahmoud Abbas

There's no peace of the weak

Ha'aretz
November 3, 2009

Those who expected her to harass us were surprised to hear her reject Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas

ZOA: Clinton whitewashing Fatah conference

Jewish Telegraphic Agency
November 3, 2009

Clinton responded in an Oct. 23 letter: At the Congress, President Mahmoud Abbas

Fatah official: no elections without Gaza, Jerusalem not acceptable

Telegraph.co.uk
November 2, 2009

2 (Xinhua) -- A senior Palestinian official said that Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is to hold talks later Monday night with US peace envoy George ...

Today: Abbas vows to step aside, Saudis on the offensive

Telegraph.co.uk
November 2, 2009

2 (Xinhua) -- A senior Palestinian official said that Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is to hold talks later Monday night with US peace envoy George ...

Interview: How Salam Fayyad plans to save the Palestinian dream

Christian Science Monitor
November 2, 2009

And unlike workspace of most Palestinian politicians, the dominant photo is not a portrait of PA President Mahmoud Abbas

Abbas to hold talks with Mitchell in Amman: official

Xinhua
November 2, 2009

2 (Xinhua) -- A senior Palestinian official said that Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas

Clinton Asks Abbas to Return to Talks

New York Times
October 31, 2009

The Palestinian leader, Mahmoud Abbas, insisted that Israel must halt all construction of housing units before broader negotiations could begin. ...

Challenger seeks to delay Afghan runoff...UAW says no...Dead poets honored

9&10 News
October 31, 2009

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