61.   That meeting might include Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, the Egyptian president said.

62.   The delegation had come from Egypt where they held discussions with Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak earlier Saturday.

63.   The Egyptian president also criticized countries that cite human rights concerns when giving political asylum to terrorists.

64.   The Egyptian president said he tried to persuade Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat on Saturday to see what he can do to work further with the Israelis.

65.   The Egyptian president sounded a supportive note, saying his country will remain a partner in the peace process.

66.   The Egyptian president was unharmed in the attack in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa.

67.   The clashes began after Talaat Sadat, nephew of the late Egyptian president, stormed the party headquarters with his followers, demanding to run in the election.

68.   The Egyptian president also said he tried to persuade Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat on Saturday to see what he can do to work further with the Israelis.

69.   The Egyptian president indicated this week that he might not attend the meeting, criticizing its agenda.

70.   The Egyptian president said he tried to persuade Arafat on Saturday to see what he can do to work further with the Israelis.