So at the very least, he can once again present himself as a symbol of hope for reconciliation between Islam and the West.

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Both groups have been drawing public attention to plans to build a massive mosque complex known as the Center for Islam in Europe-Munich (ZIE-M).

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As for Fatah el Islam, they've been floating some cease-fire agreements but each time that cease-fire breaks down, either the army starts shooting or the militants start shooting again.

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As for mending relations with Islam, Mr Obama decided that this required some diffidence.

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