A new relationship with the Muslim world?

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   Barack Obama has declared that the US "is not at war with Islam", during his first visit as president to a mainly Muslim country. How can relations be improved?
   
   Addressing the Turkish parliament, Mr Obama called for a greater partnership with the Muslim world and said the US would soon launch outreach programmes.
   
   "America's relationship with the Muslim world cannot and will not be based on opposition to al-Qaeda," he said.
   
   President Obama urged Turkey to help bridge the gap between the Muslim and Western worlds and also said Washington supported Turkey's efforts to join the EU.

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