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January 27, 2012

AP: Islamists defend Arab democracy, stress inclusion

by Angela Charlton and Paul Schemm
The Associated Press

DAVOS, Switzerland—Newly empowered Islamist leaders stood up for Arab democracy Friday, saying extremists need to be brought into the fold and chiding the West for objectifying women and income inequalities.

The prime ministers of Tunisia and Morocco, brought to office by elections prompted by region-wide protests last year, stressed their commitment to freedom of expression as they took the spotlight at the World Economic Forum.     

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