Arafat’s illness still a mystery for French doctors

HAVING ruled out leukaemia, French doctors were trying for a third day to determine what was causing the dramatic deterioration in Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat’s health.

Palestinian officials gave conflicting reports on when results from further tests were expected.

Mohammed Rashid, a close Arafat aide, said results were due on Wednesday, but Palestinian Cabinet minister Saeb Erekat said Mr Arafat’s doctors would issue a medical report in the next 48 hours.