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RAMALLAH, West Bank - Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said on Thursday he did not wish to run for re-election in January, voicing disappointment at Washington for "favouring" Israel in arguments over re-launching peace talks. Full Article at Vancouver Sun
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There were no bids by younger Palestinian leaders to step into the shoes of President Mahmoud Abbas, who says he does not want to run for re-election in January. Full Article at TVNZ
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Palestinian National Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas reads a statement in West Bank city of Ramallah on Nov. 5, 2009. Abbas said here Thursday he won't run for another term in the presidential election in January 2010. Full Article at People's Daily Online
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The 74-year-old PLO leader, in a televised speech, said his decision was not the negotiating tactic some had expected of him. But his phrasing did appear to leave some room for a change of heart. Full Article at International Business Times
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* Abbas told supporters he would not seek re-election * Due to give televised speech later on Thursday * Aides cite frustration with Israel, some see as tactic RAMALLAH, West Bank, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas told... Full Article at Reuters Alert Net
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This decision is not one of bargaining, or a manoeuvre, at all ... I hope they understand this position of mine, taking note that there are other steps that I will take.
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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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The president is deeply frustrated because of this American position and because of Israel's insistence on negotiations while expanding settlements ... He wants to quit but we will not allow him -- because we do not have an alternative.
