Abbas, Bush to meet September 26

A Palestinian official says Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas will hold talks with US President Bush on Sept. 26 at the White House.

Abbas aide Nabil Abu Rdeneh said Monday the two leaders will discuss the fate of Israeli-Palestinian peace talks. The negotiations began several months ago. Although negotiators say they are discussing all key issues, no visible progress has been made. It’s not clear whether talks will continue beyond the end of the year.