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Obama said Islam is "part of America," and the American Muslim community is diverse, like the broader citizenry of the United StatesPresident Barack Obama has praised the contributions of American Muslims at a dinner to celebrate the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. Obama joined Cabinet secretaries, ambassadors and members of Congress to pay tribute to what he called "a great religion and its commitment to justice and progress." The president also welcomed American Muslim community leaders to the event in the State Dining Room.

Terrorists primed for city blasts Ian McPhedran and Nick Butterly 04nov05 HOME-grown terrorist cells in Sydney and Melbourne have been stockpiling explosives and other material for attacks in the two cities. State and federal police and ASIO agents were set to swoop on several properties in both cities once the first of the new anti-terrorism Bills was passed by Federal Parliament and signed into law by the Governor-General. An advanced planning phase for an attack was uncovered by ASIO last weekend, according to security sources. They said the "marshalling" operation was well advanced and included explosives. The threat was linked...