Arafat and US relations strained in Bush era view
The article outlines rising tensions between the United States and Yasser Arafat over Palestinian leadership and security after weapons seizures. It recalls past U.S. recognition of the PLO, Arafat’s pursuit of legitimacy, and ongoing efforts for peace with Israel amid changing Israeli leadership and regional turmoil.
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White House
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Bush
Israel
Arafat
Mideast
Yitzhak Rabin
United States
U.N
Palestinian Liberation Organization
U.S
Tunis
Pariah
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Gaza Strip
West Bank
Benjamin Netanyahu
Bill Clinton
Ehud Barak
Samer
Afghan leader Karzai rises to prominence in Washington visit
Afghan interim leader Hamid Karzai, once ignored, now a must see figure for U S lawmakers as he guides Afghanistan from war toward a new government. His Washington visit includes meetings with Senate leaders and House members amid international focus on the country’s transition and funding needs.
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Joseph Biden
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Tom Daschle
D-S.d
Rep
Joseph Pitts
R-Pa
Pitts
Grand National Assembly
Sam Brownback
Foreign Relations Committee
Pakistan
Iran
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