Obama summons world leaders to reject extremism

Tuesday, September 25, 2012 ~ Updated 4:05 PM

UNITED NATIONS (AP) -- Confronting global tumult and Muslim anger, President Barack Obama exhorted world leaders Tuesday to stand fast against violence and extremism, arguing that protecting religious rights and free speech must be a universal responsibility and not just an American obligation.

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