Arafat Faces Challenge to PLO Rule
Arafat is under pressure as Netanyahu refuses talks unless security crackdown eases violence. West Bank unrest rises after security forces beat a prisoner to death and a demonstrator dies. Strained economy and stalled peace talks fuel protests and distrust in his leadership.
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Arafat and Mubarak discuss peace plan amid Israeli obstacles
In Cairo Yasser Arafat and Hosni Mubarak tested routes to advance Israeli-Palestinian talks after Israel expanded West Bank settlements and refused to reopen talks until Palestinian offices in Jerusalem close. Amr Moussa said the plan warns of dangers to peace and that leaders will press Arab and international parties to enforce all agreements.
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Turkey Ignores U S Ban On Iran Oil Deal Move
Turkey's Prime Minister Necmettin Erbakan, in Tehran, signals intent to proceed with a multibillion dollar gas deal with Iran despite new U S sanctions. He says the visit aims to strengthen ties with Iran and will sign agreements, while Washington criticizes the move as a challenge to U S efforts on Iran and Libya.
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New Tokyo E. coli outbreak adds to nine dead
Dozens fell ill in a fresh food poisoning outbreak in Hiroshima during the Japan Esperanto Congress with 42 cases and 13 hospitalizations. Officials said the new cases were not from the 0157 strain, while the broader E. coli epidemic has killed nine, including five children, though cases are now manageable per the Health Ministry.
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