Palestinians Set Jan. 9 For Vote
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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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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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JERUSALEM -- Israeli officials said yesterday that they were prepared to remove soldiers and military checkpoints from the West Bank and Gaza Strip to make it easier for voters to take part in the Palestinian presidential election, slated for Jan. 9.
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Yasser Arafat&#39;s interim successor escaped injury in a Gaza gunfight triggered by hostile militants on Sunday as Palestinian officials set Jan. 9 for elections to replace
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Israel&#39;s cabinet adopted a series of measures Sunday, aimed at facilitating Palestinian elections on January 9. The Israeli cabinet&#39;s approval of the measures means Palestinians will be given
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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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Palestinian officials pushed forward on Sunday with plans for life without Yasser Arafat, meeting to set a date for elections to replace their longtime leader after his death.
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The Palestinian leader, Mahmoud Abbas, vowed Wednesday to crack down on armed groups operating in Palestinian areas in preparation for the scheduled Jan. 9 presidential election for a successor to Yasir Arafat.
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Description: Palestinians prepare to vote for new leadership in a Jan. 9 election that no longer looks like a tight race. There are seven candidates for the presidency, but interim leader Mahmoud Abbas&#39; victory now seems assured.
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Palestinian officials scheduled presidential elections for Jan. 9, pushing forward Sunday with steps to a secure a new leader after the death of Yasser Arafat. Meanwhile, on Sunday, gunfire erupted in the tent set up for mourners of Arafat Just after his successor arrived.
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US Secretary of State Colin Powell said he will ask Israeli and Palestinian leaders to help the election process for the Jan. 9 Palestinian poll to choose a successor to Yasser 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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Description: Registration began today for Palestinian presidential elections on January ninth. Palestinians face difficulties as they try to organize a free and fair vote.
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RAMALLAH, West Bank  - Palestinian officials on  Saturday began registering candidates for an election to  replace Yasser Arafat as officials warned the vote may be  delayed unless Israel halted military activities.
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Freed from Yasser Arafat&#39;s one-man rule, Palestinians say they are eager and able to build the first real democracy in the Arab world, despite the dangers lurking on the road to Jan. 9 elections.
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Palestinians began registering candidates yesterday for a presidential election to succeed Yasser Arafat, while officials warned that
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RAMALLAH, West Bank, Dec 23  - Palestinians in 26 municipalities across the West Bank headed to the polls Thursday as they get the chance to vote for their councillors for the first time in three decades.