U.S. military tries to win over Kenya's Muslims

Saturday, November 22, 2003

LAMU, Kenya -- In the medieval alleys of this old stone town, U.S. soldiers are lending a hand -- stitching up cuts, fixing the plumbing at a girls' school -- and watching every smile for signs of breaking ice.

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