Today in Washington (April 6, 2009)1. Obama: Iran must choose between nuclear weapon and âbetter futureâ
US President Barack Obama today warned that Iran must âchoose whether they will try to build a weapon or build a better future for their people," adding his administration seeks âbroad engagement with the Muslim world."
Addressing the Turkish parliament in Ankara, Obama said Washington would demonstrate a commitment to prosperity in Muslim countries by promoting better education, healthcare and trade.
On his first trip to a Muslim nation as president, Obama reiterated US support for Turkeyâs EU candidacy and the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.
2. Following the missile launch by North Korea, Obama called for a world without nuclear weapons
Japan today strongly supported the proposal by President Barack Obama to eventually rid the whole world of nuclear weapons.
According to AFP, Japanâs Prime Minister Taro Aso told reporters: âIt is an extremely good move for a country that possesses nuclear weapons, especially the United...
