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Powell: Key to Mideast progress is stripping Arafat's power

WASHINGTON - U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell on Friday said the key to making progress in the Middle East was stripping Palestinian Authority Chairman Yasser Arafat of his power.

Speaking during an interview with the Associated Press, Powell said the PA needs a prime minister with powers, which entails stripping Arafat of his current authority.

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