Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas prays at the start of a Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) central committee meeting in the West Bank city of Ramallah in this October 24, 2009 file picture. Abbas said on November 5, 2009, that he would not seek reelection in a January ballot, Palestinian officials said. Picture taken October 24. Reuters Pictures 3 months ago

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas prays at the start of a Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) central committee meeting in the West Bank city of Ramallah in this October 24, 2009 file picture. Abbas said on November 5, 2009, that he would not seek reelection in a January ballot, Palestinian officials said. Picture taken October 24.

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  1. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, left, gestures to Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama during their joint press conference at Hatoyama's official residence in Tokyo, Japan, Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. Abbas is on a four-day visit to Japan as part of his Asian tour.
  2. German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle (L) and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas arrive for talks at Berlin's "Adlon" hotel, February 1 , 2010.
  3. German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle (R) shakes hands with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas as they pose for the media at Berlin's "Adlon" hotel, February 1 , 2010.
  4. German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle (R) gestures as he meets Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at Berlin's "Adlon" hotel, February 1 , 2010.
  5. German Chancellor Angela Merkel, left, and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, right, shake hands at a news conference in thecChancellery in Berlin, Germany, Monday, Feb. 1, 2010. In background the Palestinian flag, right and the EU flag.
  6. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas gestures during a news conference with the German Chancellor Angela Merkel (not in the picture) in the Chancellery in Berlin, Germany, Monday, Feb. 1, 2010.
  7. German Chancellor Angela Merkel, left, and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, right, at a news conference in the chancellery in Berlin, Germany, Monday, Feb. 1, 2010.
  8. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas speaks during a news conference after talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel at the Chancellery in Berlin February 1 , 2010.
  9. German Chancellor Angela Merkel (R) and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas attend a joint news conference after talks at the Chancellery in Berlin February 1 , 2010.
  10. LONDON - JANUARY 29: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (L) is welcomed by British Prime Minister Gordon Brown at Number 10 Downing Street on January 29, 2010 in London, England. Abbas is visiting Europe where he will meet with the leaders of Britain, Germany and Russia, following his talks with US Special Envoy to the Middle East George Mitchell over the stalled Middle East peace talks.
  11. LONDON -JANUARY 29: In this handout image provided by the Palestinian Press Office (PPO) Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas meets with British Prime Minister Gordon Brown at Number 10 Downing Street on January 29, 2010 in London, England. Abbas is visiting Europe where he will meet with the leaders of Britain, Germany and Russia, following his talks with US Special Envoy to the Middle East George Mitchell over the stalled Middle East peace talks.
  12. Britain's Prime Minister Gordon Brown greets Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on the steps of 10 Downing Street in central London, January 29, 2010.
  13. KAZAN, TARTARSTAN - JANUARY 28: In this handout image provided by the Palestinian Press Office (PPO) Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen) is seen during a meeting with the President of the Republic of Tatarstan Mintimer Shaimiyev on January 28, 2010 in Kazan, Tatarstan.
  14. KAZAN, TARTARSTAN - JANUARY 28: In this handout image provided by the Palestinian Press Office (PPO) Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen) is seen during noon prayers in the mosque of Kazan on January 28, 2010 in Kazan, Tatarstan.
  15. KAZAN, TARTARSTAN - JANUARY 28: In this handout image provided by the Palestinian Press Office (PPO) Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen) (3L) is seen during a visit to the Islamic University on January 28, 2010 in Kazan, Tatarstan.
  16. MOSCOW - JANUARY 27: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas during a meeting with Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Kirill in Patriarch Kirill's residence on January 27, 2010 in Moscow, Russia. Abbas is in the region for detailed discussions regarding the Middle East Peace Process.

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  1. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, left, gestures to Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama during their joint press conference at Hatoyama's official residence in Tokyo, Japan, Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. Abbas is on a four-day visit to Japan as part of his Asian tour.
  2. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, left, is welcomed by Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama for their joint press conference at Hatoyama's official residence in Tokyo, Japan, Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. Abbas is on a four-day visit to Japan as part of his Asian tour.
  3. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, left, accompanied by Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama, arrives for their joint press conference at Hatoyama's official residence in Tokyo, Japan, Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. Abbas is on a four-day visit to Japan as part of his Asian tour.
  4. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, left, speaks as Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama listens during their joint press conference at Hatoyama's official residence in Tokyo, Japan, Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. Abbas is on a four-day visit to Japan as part of his Asian tour.
  5. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, left, gestures to Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama during their joint press conference at Hatoyama's official residence in Tokyo, Japan, Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. Abbas is on a four-day visit to Japan as part of his Asian tour.
  6. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, left, is welcomed by Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama for their joint press conference at Hatoyama's official residence in Tokyo, Japan, Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. Abbas is on a four-day visit to Japan as part of his Asian tour.
  7. German Chancellor Angela Merkel, left, and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, right, shake hands at a news conference in thecChancellery in Berlin, Germany, Monday, Feb. 1, 2010. In background the Palestinian flag, right and the EU flag.
  8. German Chancellor Angela Merkel, left, and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, right, at a news conference in the chancellery in Berlin, Germany, Monday, Feb. 1, 2010.
  9. LONDON - JANUARY 29: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (L) meets with British Prime Minister Gordon Brown at Number 10 Downing Street on January 29, 2010 in London, England. Abbas is visiting Europe where he will meet with the leaders of Britain, Germany and Russia, following his talks with US Special Envoy to the Middle East George Mitchell over the stalled Middle East peace talks.
  10. LONDON - JANUARY 29: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (L) is welcomed by British Prime Minister Gordon Brown at Number 10 Downing Street on January 29, 2010 in London, England. Abbas is visiting Europe where he will meet with the leaders of Britain, Germany and Russia, following his talks with US Special Envoy to the Middle East George Mitchell over the stalled Middle East peace talks.
  11. LONDON -JANUARY 29: In this handout image provided by the Palestinian Press Office (PPO) Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas meets with British Prime Minister Gordon Brown at Number 10 Downing Street on January 29, 2010 in London, England. Abbas is visiting Europe where he will meet with the leaders of Britain, Germany and Russia, following his talks with US Special Envoy to the Middle East George Mitchell over the stalled Middle East peace talks.
  12. LONDON -JANUARY 29: In this handout image provided by the Palestinian Press Office (PPO) Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas meets with British Prime Minister Gordon Brown at Number 10 Downing Street on January 29, 2010 in London, England. Abbas is visiting Europe where he will meet with the leaders of Britain, Germany and Russia, following his talks with US Special Envoy to the Middle East George Mitchell over the stalled Middle East peace talks.
  13. LONDON -JANUARY 29: In this handout image provided by the Palestinian Press Office (PPO) Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas meets with British Prime Minister Gordon Brown at Number 10 Downing Street on January 29, 2010 in London, England. Abbas is visiting Europe where he will meet with the leaders of Britain, Germany and Russia, following his talks with US Special Envoy to the Middle East George Mitchell over the stalled Middle East peace talks.
  14. KAZAN, TARTARSTAN - JANUARY 28: In this handout image provided by the Palestinian Press Office (PPO) Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen) is seen during a meeting with the President of the Republic of Tatarstan Mintimer Shaimiyev on January 28, 2010 in Kazan, Tatarstan.
  15. KAZAN, TARTARSTAN - JANUARY 28: In this handout image provided by the Palestinian Press Office (PPO) Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen) is seen during noon prayers in the mosque of Kazan on January 28, 2010 in Kazan, Tatarstan.
  16. KAZAN, TARTARSTAN - JANUARY 28: In this handout image provided by the Palestinian Press Office (PPO) Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen) (2R) is seen during noon prayers in the mosque of Kazan on January 28, 2010 in Kazan, Tatarstan.

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