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Speaking at Cairo University today, President Barack Obama asked for peace between the United States and the Muslim world. Quoting from the Koran and sharing his own personal connections, such as his Muslim father, Obama appealed to the Muslim world for patience and to work with the United States for peace.

"[The attacker] said, 'Now who is going to protect you?' " the victim's father said. " 'And she said that, 'God will protect me ... You can kill me, but you cannot take my soul.' She fought for her life, and that's how God saved her."

Coincidentally enough, earlier that day students had held a "diversity rally" because of what they claim are a growing number of incidents involving discrimination especially towards Muslims -- even though there are only 25 Muslims amongst the 3,300 people enrolled at the school. In light of the attack, students organized a sit-in this afternoon to help convince the college to improve campus security. [Pioneer Local, S-T, Trib]