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Last Updated: Wednesday, 15 August 2007, 14:47 GMT 15:47 UK

Yasser Arafat's coffin Palestinians mourn Yasser Arafat
Palestinians pay their last respects to Yasser Arafat after chaotic scenes at his burial in Ramallah.


KEY STORIES

Leaders pay tribute in Cairo
Yasser Arafat¿s formal military funeral in Cairo was a sombre and dignified occasion.


YASSER ARAFAT 1929 - 2004

End of a charmed life
The burial of Yasser Arafat draws a line under a quasi-mythical life of daring, if not downright lucky, escapes from death.

Arafat in his own words
Famous quotes from Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat over the past four decades.

Obituary: Yasser Arafat
Yasser Arafat was the embodiment of the Palestinian cause, the only man who could keep it at the forefront of global consciousness.


BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS

Can Arafat's death lead to peace?
The BBC's Paul Reynolds looks at the chances for a fresh start in efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Q&A: After Arafat
The BBC News website looks at the key questions arising from the death of Yasser Arafat, the leader of the Palestinian cause for more than 40 years.

Who could suceed Arafat?
Roger Hardy assesses the key figures as successors to President Yasser Arafat are named.

What now for the Palestinians?
Arafat's death could force the Palestinians to choose between seeking a pragmatic deal and fighting for a dream.

Arafat's illness still a mystery
The cause of Yasser Arafat's death looks likely to remain as disputed as the nature of his political legacy.

The mystery of Arafat's money
There are concerns over what will happen to millions of dollars of Palestinian funds held in Yasser Arafat's personal accounts, says the BBC's Sam Wilson.


FROM THE CORRESPONDENTS

Gaza mourns symbol of struggle
Yasser Arafat's death triggered real and very widespread sadness, writes Alan Johnston.

Hatred and hope in Israel
For most Israelis, Yasser Arafat's death opens up new hope for an end to the violence.

'The times I met Arafat'
Yasser Arafat offered his people a dream but in the end could not deliver, says the BBC's Robin Lustig.

Grief and uncertainty in Ramallah
A sombre mood descends on Ramallah with the news of Yasser Arafat's death, the BBC's Martin Asser says.

'Nervous wait' for news of Arafat
News of Yasser Arafat's possible death prompts anxiety and indifference in Ramallah, the BBC's Martin Asser says.


WORLD REACTION

World press reflects on legacy
Newspapers across the world mark the day of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat's funeral by assessing his legacy.

Global reaction in quotes
World leaders have been sending their condolences following the death of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat.

Your reaction: Global round-up
A selection of the thousands of emails from around the world sent to the BBC in reaction to the death of Yasser Arafat.

Palestinian readers react
After news of the death of Yasser Arafat in Paris aged 75, Palestinians have been emailing the BBC News website and BBCArabic.com with their thoughts.

Your questions answered
Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat was buried at his battered compound amid chaotic and emotional scenes. Send us your comments.



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