U.S. President Barack Obama delivers a speech in the Grand Hall of Cairo University June 4, 2009. Obama told the world's Muslims on Thursday that violent extremists had exploited tensions between Muslims and the West, and that Islam was not part of the problem but part of promoting peace. REUTERS/MENA/Pool (EGYPT POLITICS)Obama Calls For New Beginning Between US, Muslims -- Yahoo News/AP
CAIRO – Quoting from the Quran for emphasis, President Barack Obama called for a "new beginning between the United States and Muslims" Thursday and said together, they could confront violent extremism across the globe and advance the timeless search for peace in the Middle East.
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MIDDLE EAST
Iraq's Kurds and Arabs face choice to settle or fight.
Iraq's Oil Minister on defense.
Iranian leader, rival express sharply divergent views in debate.
Lebanon election has designs on voters.
ASIA
China blocks any commemoration of Tiananmen crackdown.
Huge challenges for Pakistan after Swat war.
Arroyo allies push change in Philippines.
American journalists head to trial in North Korea.
India wants to ‘reshape’ Pakistan ties if it tackles militants.
AFRICA
British Navy captures 10 pirates but must let them go.
Ethiopia admits reconnaisance missions in Somalia.
Ethiopian rebels threaten foreign oil companies.
EUROPE
Turnout fear as EU election opens.
Questions surround downed jet.
Militant killed in special operation in Chechnya.
Poles remember historic 1989 vote.
Spain awarded shipwreck treasure.
AMERICAS
Cuba says no to OAS membership.
U.S.: Benefit spending soars to new high.
Drug violence spilling into Guatemala.
47 police officers questioned in disappearance of Mexican customs official.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Cheney's secret briefings defended interrogations.
Double blast against Obama shows strain on Qaeda.
Some Chinese Guantanamo detainees likely to be released in U.S.
EU expects to take 'several dozen' from Guantanamo.
ECONOMIC/FINANCIAL CRISIS
Bank of Canada warns on loonie's rise.
GM bankruptcy will be felt by sports teams, media as ad spending diminishes.
Bernanke warns deficits threaten financial stability.
Why Bernanke is right to be worried.