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Syria, Mali Take Center Stage at Islamic Summit

Published February 06, 2013

Members of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation are holding a summit in Cairo. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, on the first visit to Egypt by a leader of the Islamic Republic, is among those taking part. Historically, the OIC has been tepid on political issues, but in a time of sweeping change within its member states, some hope the forum will grow more dynamic. VOA's Elizabeth Arrott has more from Cairo.


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