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Shielded from the sun with their flag, Palestinians waited for the coffin of their leader, Yasser Arafat.

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Helicopters touched down in Ramallah where thousands watched as Mr Arafat's coffin arrived.

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Palestinian police fired in the air to drive the crowd back.

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Thousands of Palestinians had spilled into the streets to witness the historic event, roaring and shouting.

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Finally, the coffin of the PLO's most famous member was removed and carried away to be buried.

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It was lifted above the heads of the crowds who strained to touch it as it passed.

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He was rapidly interred in a tomb where soil from Jerusalem was placed earlier.

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Masked paramilitaries were mingling with the crowd, brandishing swords and rifles.

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For many of those inside the compound, Mr Arafat is the only leader they have ever known.

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Israel partially relaxed its controls within the West Bank to allow mourners to reach Ramallah.

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Egypt gave Yasser Arafat a funeral with full military honours on Friday morning.

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Leaders of the Arab world followed the coffin of a man whose cause is dear to them.

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Mr Arafat's widow, Suha, made an appearance with a little girl believed to be their daughter, Zahwa.