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P alestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas announced yesterday that he will step down as president of the Palestinian Authority, effective at the next election, scheduled for January. Full Article at Globe and Mail
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JERUSALEM -- Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas may follow through on his vow this week not to run for reelection. But that hardly means he'll fade from the limelight. Full Article at The Washington Post
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Abbas' move reflects deep Palestinian despair By STEVEN GUTKIN Associated Press Writer Nasser Shiyoukhi The weapon of an Israeli soldier is seen in front of Palestinian demonstrators during a protest against Israel's controversial separation barrier in... Full Article at KansasCity.com
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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas announced this week his intention not to run in the upcoming elections in January, 2010. Israeli attacks continued to target Palestinians this week. These stories and more coming up stay tuned. Full Article at UK Indymedia Newswire
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Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas said on Thursday he will not seek re-election in January amid frustration with the US position on Israeli settlements, a senior PLO official said. Full Article at The Age
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There was high expectation when [Mr Obama] arrived on the scene ... Now there is a total retreat, which has destroyed trust instead of building trust.
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There are more steps I will take
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President Abbas will have to come to his moment of truth and tell that to his people, tell them that we tried but now it's not an option to talk about two states because Israel destroyed it with settlements and walls
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I have told our brethren in the PLO [Palestine Liberation Organisation] ... that I have no desire to run in the forthcoming election
