AL BAWABA: U.S. President Barack Obama promised a new start with the Muslim world in his inauguration address on Tuesday. "To the Muslim world, we seek a new way forward, based on mutual interest and mutual respect," said Obama.
Under President George W. Bush, U.S. relations with Muslim nations have often been tense, mainly in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 attacks.
In his speech, Obama said his policy will include forging peace in Afghanistan, leaving Iraq "responsibly," and working against the threats of nuclear power and global warming. Meanwhile, he said, "we can no longer afford indifference to suffering outside our borders." Instead, he pledged to work with poor nations to help them develop and flourish. [Source: Al Bawaba] © 2009 Al Bawaba (www.albawaba.com) | Tuesday, January 20, 2009
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