Arafat 'has digestion problems'

Tests on Yasser Arafat showed problems with his digestion, but the Palestinian leader has recovered sufficiently to undergo further examinations that could not be performed when he was first rushed to France, an aide said.

Arafat, 75, felt well enough to follow the US election yesterday and over the past two days was able to talk with doctors, colleagues and heads of state, Palestinian officials said.