It's Just a Rumor, Yasser Arafat Still Breathes

The story hasn't been confirmed yet, but there are several rumors that Yasser Arafat bit the dust this afternoon. Once I hear something definitive, I will let you know.

Crispy

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UPDATE

@1204:

More and more reports of Arafat kicking the can... His wife (of all people, especially in an Arab society) claims he isn't dead. One of the news anchors added that he may be brain dead, though (How is that a worsening of his health? He's been like that for years).

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UPDATE

@1327:

Well, it turns out Arafat is, in fact, still alive (to one degree or another), but he has slipped into a coma. His health has been rapidly deteriorating and many do not believe he will be able to hang on much longer. WorldNetDaily reports (and it wasn't on their website at 1150). Only time will tell...