Palestinian parliament boost for Arafat

Long beleaguered Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat was given a boost by his parliament today when members approved his new 19-strong cabinet.

Palestinian parliament boost for Arafat

Long beleaguered Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat was given a boost by his parliament today when members approved his new 19-strong cabinet.

Arafat won the vote comfortably, 56-18, despite efforts by dissenters to carry out more sweeping political changes and limit his authority.

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