Young Palestinians wave their national flag during a demonstration in support of president Mahmud Abbas (picture) and calling him to seek re-election, in the West Bank city of Jenin on November 7, 2009. Israel is keen on Abbas staying in office despite his announcement he will not seek re-election, officials said. Abbas insisted that his announcement was 'not a stunt' and Palestinian officials said the president's declaration was motivated by his disappointment with Washington on the settlements issue. Getty Images logo Getty Images 27 months ago

Young Palestinians wave their national flag during a demonstration in support of president Mahmud Abbas (picture) and calling him to seek re-election, in the West Bank city of Jenin on November 7, 2009. Israel is keen on Abbas staying in office despite his announcement he will not seek re-election, officials said. Abbas insisted that his announcement was 'not a stunt' and Palestinian officials said the president's declaration was motivated by his disappointment with Washington on the settlements issue.

More Photos of

Explore Photos of Related Topics

Recent Photos From The Wire

  1. CHON BURI, THAILAND - FEBRUARY 17: Meena Lee of South Korea plays her approach shot on the 17th hole during day two of the LPGA Thailand at Siam Country Club on February 17, 2012 in Chon Buri, Thailand.
  2. FAKENHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 17: Open Hearted riden by Jeremiah McGrath jumps the second last to win the European Breeders Fund National Hunt hurdle race on February 17, 2012 in Fakenham, England.
  3. CHON BURI, THAILAND - FEBRUARY 17: Amanda Blumenherst of USA looks to her tee shot on the 16th hole during day two of the LPGA Thailand at Siam Country Club on February 17, 2012 in Chon Buri, Thailand.
  4. Tina Maze of Slovenia crashes into a Russian TV cameraman (R) in the finish of the Rosa Khutor Alpine skiing resort following her second practice run for the women's Alpine Skiing World Cup Downhill race in Krasnaya Polyana near Sochi February 17, 2012. Maze and the cameraman were slightly injured and it is still unclear if Slovenia's best skier will be able to run this weekend in the downhill and the super combined event at Rosa Khutor which will host the men's and women's Alpine skiing events at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games.
  5. Riot police clash with protesters during a demonstration in Tunis February 17, 2012. Tunisian police fired tear gas on Friday to disperse hundreds of conservative Islamists who poured out of a mosque after noon prayers calling for an Islamic state in the Mediterranean holiday spot now governed by a moderate Islamist party.
  6. Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina plays a shot against Viktor Troicki of Serbia during their men's singles tennis match at the World Indoor Tournament in Rotterdam February 17, 2012.
  7. Egyptians attend Friday prayers in Cairo February 17, 2012. REUTER/Mohammed Salem.
  8. People walk on the frozen Arstaviken inlet in Stockholm on February 17, 2012.
  9. Australia's Samantha Stosur celebrates after winning against Romania's Monica Niculescu during their WTA Qatar Open quarter-final tennis match in Doha on February 17, 2012. Stosur won 6-2, 2-6, 6-3.
  10. FAKENHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 17: Enter Paradise riden by Dave Cross jumps the second to last to win the Andy Don Memorial Beginners steeple chase on February 17, 2012 in Fakenham, England.
  11. Angel Rodriguez of Spain Sag Team lifts his front wheel during a Moto2 test session at the Circuito de Jerez, in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain, Friday, Feb. 17. 2012.
  12. Sri Lankan opposition protesters are pushed over by a police water cannon during a demonstration against higher fuel prices in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Friday, Feb. 17, 2012. A wave of protests has swept across Sri Lanka since the government increased fuel prices a week ago because of rising world oil prices. A liter of gasoline rose 10 cents to $1.25 (about $5 per gallon) and diesel went up 26 cents.
  13. Supporters of Maldives' former President Mohamed Nasheed, unseen, hold flags of his Maldivian Democratic Party during a public rally urging the government to hold immediate elections in Male, Maldives, Friday, Feb. 17, 2012. The new president in the Maldives has softened his stance and agreed to hold early elections to break a political impasse after his predecessor resigned, an Indian diplomat said.
  14. Buddhist monks listen to a speech by Myanmar's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi during a campaign stop in Pyar Pon township, Myanmar, Friday, Feb. 17, 2012.
  15. Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina kicks a ball into the stands after defeating Viktor Troicki of Serbia in two sets 6-0, 6-1, in the quarter final tennis match at the ABN AMRO tournament at the Ahoy Arena in Rotterdam, Netherlands, Friday, Feb. 17, 2012.
  16. Myanmar's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, center back, talks to supporters during a campaign stop in Pyar Pon township, Myanmar, Friday, Feb. 17, 2012.