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Arafat vows to rein in graft but refuses to sign legislation
Palestinian President Yasser Arafat held a "stormy and tense meeting" with reformers in his parliament, refusing to sign anti-corruption legislation and follow through on a speech in which he pledged to carry out reforms.
We expected nothing less. Or is it more? Anyway, my surprise meter appears to be unplugged...

Posted by: Fred 2004-08-21
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