Two Elections Under the Shadow of Fallujah and Arafat
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The Middle East is entering a historic process. Iraq under US occupation, and Palestine under Israeli occupation will hold two critical elections in January (if they are not postponed).
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Osama bin Laden finally voted for president. So did Abu Musab al Zarqawi, the Jordanian leader of &quot;Monotheism and Holy War,&quot; alleged beheader of Western hostages in Iraq, and the US target of choice in and around embattled Fallujah.
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The two leading Palestinian presidential candidates, Mahmoud Abbas and Marwan Barghouti, are in a statistical dead heat ahead of next month&#39;s election to replace the late Yasir
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D uring the past few weeks two news events of global importance have occurred that have received extensive international press coverage: the election of George Bush to lead the United States for four more years, and the death of Yasser Arafat, leader of
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presidential election to choose Arafat&#39;s successor, arrived in Israel after a surprise visit to Iraq on Tuesday. Mahmoud Abbas -- frontrunner in next month&#39;s poll -- and Ahmed Qurie.
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The post-Arafat era will be the latest test of a quintessentially American article of faith: that elections provide legitimacy even to the frailest institutions.
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After the death last week of Palestine Liberation Organisation Chairman Yasir Arafat, Israel has indicated that it is yet to decide whether or not to allow Palestinians unfettered elections.
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an October 9 election, according to a poll trend, as terror fears overshadow a closely fought campaign. repeatedly over the US-led war on Iraq.
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RAMALLAH, West Bank The ruling party of the Palestinian Authority has set a date for its first elections in 16 years. A senior Fatah (FAH&#39;-tah) official says it&#39;ll be held on August fourth, Yasser Arafat&#39;s birthday.
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The Palestinian public and its leadership in the territories are united in their intention to hold elections for the leadership of the Palestinian Authority in two months&#39; time.
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The two leading Palestinian presidential candidates, Mahmoud Abbas and Marwan Barghouti, are in a statistical dead heat ahead of the election next month to succeed Yasir Arafat, two opinion polls released Monday indicate.
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Middle East News, RAMALLAH, West Bank, Palestinians voted on Thursday in the first municipal elections in the West Bank in nearly three decades, a dress rehearsal for a presidential ballot next month to choose Yasser Arafat&#39;s successor.
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An October surprise might take place in Iraq that could affect the outcome of the US presidential election. There could even be two October surprises.
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As grieving Palestinians flocked to Yasser Arafat&#39;s tomb to pay their last respects, his successors yesterday promised a swift election to replace him.
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Palestinians hold municipal elections in parts of the West Bank on Thursday, seen as a dress rehearsal for a presidential vote to choose Yasser Arafat's successor next month.
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Palestinian officials scheduled presidential elections for Jan. 9, 2005, pushing forward with steps to a secure a new leader following the death of Yasser Arafat.
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RAMALLAH, West Bank  - Palestinians began  registering candidates on Saturday for a presidential election  to replace Yasser Arafat, while officials warned the vote may  be delayed if Israel does not halt military activities.