Posts Tagged ‘jakarta’
Obama says U.S. earnest, reaching out to Muslim world (Reuters)
Reuters - President Barack Obama said on Tuesday that Washington's effort to reach out to the Muslim world was earnest and would help improve U.S. security, although he acknowledged that there was still more work to do. See the original post: Obama says U.S. earnest, reaching out to Muslim world (Reuters)
Indonesia awaits Obama homecoming (AFP)
AFP - US President Barack Obama makes a much-delayed homecoming of sorts to Indonesia on Tuesday, seeking to engage Muslims and cement strategic relations on the second leg of his Asia tour. See more here: Indonesia awaits Obama homecoming (AFP)
US pastor defiant as Clinton slams Koran-burning (AFP)
AFP - An evangelical pastor insisted his plans for a mass torching of the Koran would go ahead after US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton condemned the "disgraceful" burning ceremony in Florida. Read more: US pastor defiant as Clinton slams Koran-burning (AFP)
US appears powerless to stop Koran-burning ceremony (AFP)
AFP - The United States appeared powerless to stop a Florida church from burning hundreds of Korans on the anniversary of 9/11 despite fears of global repercussions. Read the original here: US appears powerless to stop Koran-burning ceremony (AFP)
