"Neither ancient history nor religious differences are responsible for present tensions between Western and Muslim populations", concludes the High-level Group of the Alliance of Civilizations."The Israeli-Palestinian issue has become a key symbol of the rift between Western and Muslim societies and remains one of the gravest threats to international stability", it stressed. (more)
http://www.islamonline.net/English/News/2006-11/13/06.shtml
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http://www.islamonline.net/English/News/2006-11/13/06.shtml
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Annan refutes notion of 'clash of civilizations,' points to youth as key to end mistrust
http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=20584&Cr=alliance&Cr1=civilization
PM backs UK's "precisely suited" overseas relationships
http://www.number-10.gov.uk/output/Page10407.asp
Photo; "We may wish to think of the Arab -Israeli conflict as just one regional conflict among many. But it is not," said Annan. (Reuters)