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Islam in America: The American Crescent – 19 Oct 08 – Part 1

In the first episode of a special two-part film Rageh Omaar looks at why Islam has come to be described by some people as a “very American faith”. He traces its history in the US and talks to American Muslims about how their belief is compatible with the principles of American democracy. Duration : 0:11:28 … Continue reading

Michelle Obama’s next move to the White House – 10 Nov 08

Barack obama isnt the only one who will move into the White House in January – his wife Michelle will accompany him along with their two children. As is the tradition, Laura Bush will give michelle obama a tour of the residential part of the White House. Al Jazeeras Monica Villamizar has this look at … Continue reading

Your views on Obama’s speech in Cairo

Barack obama, the US president, will be visting the Middle East soon to deliver a much anticipated speech to the Muslim and Arab world. Al Jazeera English wants to hear from you. What message should the US president send when he speaks in Cairo on June 4? Post your video comments on yourmedia.aljazeera.net or email … Continue reading

Obama speech isolates Indonesian Muslims – 5 Jun 09

Barack Obama, the US president, praised Indonesia for promoting religious tolerance in a speech to the Muslim world on Thursday. However, some minority faiths disagreed and some Indonesian Muslims felt obama was speaking only to the Arab Muslim world, not them. Al Jazeera’s Step Vaessen reports from Jakarta. Duration : 0:2:28 Technorati Tags: Al, freedom, … Continue reading