Mahmoud Abbas (R) is congratulated by Christian le

Mahmoud Abbas (R) is congratulated by Christian leaders after being sworn in as Palestinian president, in the West Bank city of Ramallah, January 15, 2005. Abbas called for a cease-fire with Israel and talks on a final peace settlement, but the ceremony was overshadowed by Israel`s decision to cut all contacts with the Palestinians after militants killed six Israelis. REUTERS/Ammar Awad

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