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Arafat's Sudden Illness Fuels Speculation
The sudden, contradictory and secretive nature of Yasser Arafat's health degradation has fueled speculation about whether or not the father of modern terrorism is dying from AIDS. [hat tip: Matt Naugle, more here]
Of course, others speculate that he was poisoned [more from the NY Daily News].
The difference between the sources of speculation: the former is Israeli while the latter is Palestinian. See what JustOneMinute had to say about the same Spin/Counterspin.
Update: Powerline comments that if Arafat has AIDS it would further discredit his legacy of criminality in the eyes of the Arab world.
More on the poisoning theory from the Washington Times.
11/11/2004 - The Washington Times now reports,
Outside physicians cite a number of rare blood orders that would account for the leader's rapid deterioration. Palestinian officials confirmed that Mr. Arafat died early today at the military hospital outside Paris.
But one of the most persistent theories is that Mr. Arafat was suffering from AIDS.
Posted by tim at November 6, 2004 4:13 PM
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