In one of his first interviews since he took office, President Barack Obama struck a conciliatory tone towards the Islamic world, saying he wanted to persuade Muslims that ``the Americans are not your enemy'' and adding that ``the moment is ripe for both sides'' to negotiate in the Middle East.
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Americans are not your enemy:
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Palin accuses Obama of 'palling around' with terrorists
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Nasir El-Rufaí writes to Obama
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Obama revels in newfound status;
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Obama plunges into pre-inaugural talks
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Obama blames al-Qaida...
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Obama says US needs ``change of perspective and attitude'' toward world
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Obama offers Iran 'serious, meaningful dialogue'
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'I got Mr. Obama sitting here and I was gonna ask him a couple questions'
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President Obama meets Palestinian President Abbas
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Hamas ready to talk to Obama
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President Obama appears on Daily Show
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Obama courts young voters
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Obama appeals for civility
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Barack Obama calls for new era of engagement across the world
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President Obama to be interviewed by AP
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Obama faces a 'hornet's nest' in the Middle East: