November 22nd, 2004 - 02:00 GMT Palestinian election: Fatah names Abbas as candidate to replace Yasser Arafat The ruling Fatah party named Mahmoud Abbas as its candidate to replace Yasser Arafat as chairman of the Palestinian Authority in Jan. 9 elections. Read more
October 13th, 2003 - 02:00 GMT U.S. recommends ''removing'' Arafat due to ''health concerns'' as he appoints new acting Interior Minister
