Contrary to earlier reports, Mahmoud Abbas apparently canceled a summit with Ariel Sharon. The Palestinian Authority prime minister reportedly canceled Wednesday’s meeting with his Israeli counterpart because the Palestinians are upset over the list of Palestinian prisoners slated to be released Wednesday.
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