31.   In Damascus, Democratic Front leader Nayef Hawatmeh dismissed media reports that he will attend a PNC meeting on changing the charter, spokesman Dawoud Talhami said.

32.   Israel wants PLO to change its charter.

33.   It was not clear whether Arafat would win the necessary majority to change the charter.

34.   Khaled said Tuesday that she plans to vote against changing the charter.

35.   Khaled said Tuesday she plans to vote against changing the charter.

36.   Many Palestinians oppose changing the charter unless Israel first recognizes the Palestinian right to statehood.

37.   On Monday, the government began a week-long series of nationwide grassroots consultations on whether the charter should be changed.

38.   On Tuesday, Arafat issued an emotional plea after some members expressed opposition to changing the charter.

39.   Rabin warns Palestinians to change PLO charter.

40.   Ramos said, alluding to criticism that he is behind the efforts to change the charter to allow an extension of his term.