G8 Leaders Question Bush on Arafat Stance at Summit
At a guarded Rocky Mountain summit in Alberta, Bush urged Arafat be ousted while leaders offered cautious support. Chirac and Blair echoed undecided stances, with focus shifting to terrorism cooperation amid broader split on trade and Middle East policy. WorldCom scandal loomed over economic talks as protesters stayed distant.
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Arafat to Run Again Despite Bush Push for Change
A senior aide said Yasser Arafat will seek re election in January as Palestinians announce sweeping reforms to graft and security systems. Elections are planned between January 10 and 20 despite Israeli operations limiting movement in the West Bank.
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OPEC Keeps Oil Output Steady for Three Months
OPEC will hold crude production steady for three more months citing adequate world supplies and a modest demand growth forecast. The group, meeting in Vienna, expects to reassess in September and maintain price stability despite external market pressures. Saudi Oil Minister Ali Naimi cautioned about political factors influencing price strength.
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