US President Barack Obama discussed Middle East peace with his Egyptian host on Thursday ahead of a much-heralded address to the world’s Muslims, seeking to heal a wide rift between America and Islam.
Security is tight across Cairo, with thousands of police and security agents patrolling the streets and posted on rooftops for Obama’s visit,...
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President Barack Obama’s personal history — especially his family roots in Islam — helped capture the fascination of the world’s one-billion-plus Muslims when he was elected.
Still, Mr. Obama faces skepticism about the substance of his speech in Cairo Thursday. Expectations are high he’ll address specific policy, especially regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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Dr. Zafarul-Islam Khan, president...
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