Abbas confirmed as Palestinian premier

The Palestinian parliament tonight confirmed Mahmoud Abbas and his Cabinet, clearing the way for the presentation of a US-backed Mideast peace plan in the coming days.

Abbas confirmed as Palestinian premier
Tue, 29 Apr, 2003 - 18:46

The Palestinian parliament tonight confirmed Mahmoud Abbas and his Cabinet, clearing the way for the presentation of a US-backed Mideast peace plan in the coming days.

Fifty-one of the 85 MPs supported Abbas.

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