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Obama may land in Indonesia first to reach out to Muslims

Washington, Jan.18 (ANI): After he assumes office as the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama is planning to reach out to the Islamic world to reassure Muslims.

According to The Times, he intends to give a speech in an Islamic capital during his first 100 days in office as a sign of his engagement.

He has not said where. It could be Egypt, Pakistan, or even Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim nation, where he spent part of his childhood.

Obama will be sworn in as president with his full Muslim-sounding name of Barack Hussein Obama, in keeping with White House tradition.

Obama is preparing a diplomatic offensive to tackle the problems of the Middle East. There is even talk that he might convene a meeting of Muslim leaders. (ANI)

Obama has chosen his inaugural tuxedo

Washington, December 6 (ANI): U.S. President-elect Barack Obama has reportedly chosen the tuxedo that will be a part of his inaugural dress on January 20.Chicago-based men's suit company Hart Schaffner Marx is what Obama has chosen for his tuxedo, according to WWD.It may be significant to note here that Obama has been wearing Hart Schaffner Marx suits throughout his campaign.A team of expert tailors from the company will visit Obama at his home in Chicago, reports People.....
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