Arafat in Serious Condition, Foreign Medics Arrive

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Arafat in Serious Condition, Foreign Medics Arrive


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Oct 28, 6:11 AM (ET)


Palestinian President Yasser Arafat's health has worsened sharply and he is slipping in and out of...
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By Wafa Amr

RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - Foreign doctors rushed to Yasser Arafat's side on Thursday to tend to the seriously ill Palestinian leader, who for decades has symbolized his people's struggle for statehood.

The 75-year-old ex-guerrilla, loved by most of his people and reviled by many Israelis, has suffered stomach pains since last week.

His health took a dramatic turn for the worse on Wednesday and officials said he had been slipping in and out of consciousness, though on Thursday he had also been able to eat, talk and say prayers.


"He is still in a very serious condition and he is calling for his wife," one official said.



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[sam sarrha]

1. I feel sorry for his family.. but it is about time the Palistenian

people had a clear shot for peace...:nopity:

[PCIntern]

2. You're half-right...

It's time for Peace. This guy blew up enough families that his, of all the Palestinian families, doesn't make it on my radar.

[Moderator]

3. Duplicate

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=102&topic_id=937238&mesg_id=937238