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Cnn: Who Is Mahmoud Abbas? ArticleCnn: Who Is Mahmoud Abbas? Article
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Cnn: Who Is Mahmoud Abbas?

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The world was anxiously awaiting a new president of the Palestinian Authority in January of 2005-- one who would bring peace. Here are some biographical notes on Abbas, a man who will compromise, but who "is no pushover."

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israeli palestinian conflict, mahmoud abbas, palestinian authority, palestinian president

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