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Democracy in the Arab world, a U.S. goal, falters - -

By Hassan M. Fattah

Democracy in the Arab World, a U.S. Goal, Falters

Shawn Baldwin for The New York Times

After opposition gains in Parliament, the government of President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt delayed local elections. More Photos >

By HASSAN M. FATTAH

Published: April 10, 2006

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, April 9 � Steps toward democracy in the Arab world, a crucial American goal that just months ago was cause for optimism � with elections held in Iraq, Egypt and the Palestinian areas � are slowing, blocked by legal maneuvers and official changes of heart throughout the Middle East.

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King Abdullah II of Jordan pledged to make reforms, but a document called the National Agenda has made little headway.

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