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Wed 09 Sep 2009Obama calls for engagement
President Barack Obama today promised a new era of US engagement with the world, saying that only by acting together can mankind overcome pressing global challenges.
"We have reached a pivotal moment. The United States stands ready to begin a new chapter of international cooperation -- one that recognizes the rights and responsibilities of all nations," Mr Obama said in his first speech to the United Nations General Assembly since taking office in January.
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