The sun sets over the West Bank city of Bethlehem in August ...

The sun sets over the West Bank city of Bethlehem in August ...
AFP
Thu Nov 5, 3:36 PM

The sun sets over the West Bank city of Bethlehem in August 2009. Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas said on Thursday he will not seek re-election as he voiced frustration with the US position on Israeli settlements and delivered a major blow to Washington's Middle East peace efforts.

Photo:Abbas Momani/AFP

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