Living in Shanghai Lifestyle Service for Foreigners What`s On Yasser Arafat (1929-2004) Yasser Arafat, the leader of Palestinian nationalism for almost 40 years, died at the age of 75 in a Paris hospital on November 11. His death marked the end of an era in modern Middle East history, leaving state for Palestinians and peace with Israel unrealized. The coffin containing the remains of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat is carried over the heads of the crowd after its arrival at his compound for burial in the West Bank city of Ramallah yesterday. Police fired wildly into the air to keep back the surging crowd at the West Bank compound known as the Muqata, where Arafat spent his last years. The Palestinian leader was later laid to rest in a marble-and-stone grave. Latest Report PNA delegation to investigate Arafat's death  (18/11 15:03) The Palestinian National Authority (PNA) established a committee Wednesday to investigate reasons behind the death of late Yasser Arafat. >>more Hot Topics Quake jolts southwest China Shanghai World Expo 2010 ARATS chief's Taiwan visit more topics Arafat's Funeral   Arafat buried at his headquarters in Ramallah (13/11 23:47) "Arafat is back and will never leave us again"  (13/11 08:39) Gallery: Arafat's funeral service in Cairo (12/11 20:05) Thousands of Palestinians storm Arafat compound ahead of burial  (12/11 19:40) Israeli police on highest at Temple Mount (12/11 19:30) >>more Post-Arafat Era Fatah to hold meetings, discuss elections (18/11 15:04) New Palestinian leader pledges presidential election for all  (17/11 15:26) Sharon mulls coordination with Palestinians on Gaza pullout  (17/11 07:24) Hamas refuse to stop armed attacks on Israel (17/11 07:22) Islamic Jihad says not to participate in general elections  (16/11 09:46) >>more World Reaction DPRK leaders send wreaths to Palestinian embassy mourning Arafat (16/11 10:03) Arab League holds solemn ceremony to mourn Arafat (14/11 02:25) Latin American leaders mourn death of Arafat (12/11 13:51) More European leaders offer condolences on Arafat's death (12/11 13:47) Pyongyang extends condolences on Arafat's death (12/11 13:46) >>more   Hero of Palestinian Struggle France: Arafat medical file can be released to family (16/11 17:35) Palestinian PM asked France to provide detailed report on cause of Arafat's death  (16/11 09:54) Related Topic: Arafat's last days (12/11 17:06) Arafat is gone, his wish for peace remains (12/11 10:14) Group Photos: Arafat's life (10/11 16:42) >>more   Backgrounder Roundup: Pits still ahead for post-Arafat Mideast peace process (15/11 22:19) The Palestinian National Authority (Palestinian Self- Government) (11/11 15:16) Fatah, the PLO's most prominent faction  (11/11 13:27) The Palestine Liberation Organization (11/11 13:23) The Palestinian-Israeli peace process (11/11 13:22) >>more