Protests renew in Ramallah despite Palestinian PM's measures to ease economic crisis ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Xinhua September 12, 2012 - 12:00am RAMALLAH, Sept. 11 (Xinhua) -- Despite Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad's declaration to introduce easing measures against the high cost of living, a new demonstration was organized in the city of Ramallah Tuesday night calling for the immediate end of the economic crisis. In Ramallah, hundreds of angry protesters marched towards the headquarters of President Mahmoud Abbas. They held banners calling for a final resolution to the economic crisis. » Read more

Palestinian Tax Increases Canceled in Move to Calm West Bank Protests ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Reuters September 11, 2012 - 12:00am RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) — In a reversal aimed at ending protests that have swept the West Bank, the Palestinian Authority announced Tuesday that it had canceled recent tax increases. But a union leader rejected the concession and said street demonstrations would continue. » Read more