ISLAM-U.S.

The article reports that the burning of Koran, the Muslim Holy book, by Christian pastor Terry Jones had been cancelled after the intervention of U.S. government officials. It states that President Barack Obama warned Jones that his plan could provoke al-Qaeda suicide bombings and jeopardize American soldiers who live abroad. It also notes that Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki urged Obama to prevent the pastor from burning the Koran as he stressed the Muslim-Christian unity.