AMMAN, Jordan, April 15, SPA -- A royal palace statement saysJordan's King Abdullah and President Mahmoud Abbas have metin Amman ahead of the Palestinian leader's talks in Moscowand Washington. The Tuesday meeting follows weekend talks between Abbasand Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert. The statement saysKing Abdullah has renewed his call on Israel to halt theconstruction of new settlements and lift its blockade ofGaza, according to a report of the Associated Press.--SPA www.spa.gov.sa/546408