Obama Salves India's Fears -- Asian Giant Frets About U.S.-China Ties

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WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama tried Tuesday to calm India's fears about Asian rival China, salving bruised feelings in the world's largest democracy with an elaborate state visit and assurances of India's "rightful place as a global leader."

"The relationship between the United States and India will be one of the defining partnerships of the 21st century," Obama declared - twice - during a news conference with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

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Obama Salves India's Fears -- Asian Giant Frets About U.S.-China Ties

The two appeared before reporters in the East Room after an elaborate morning welcome ceremony that was moved indoors by rain and about two hours of priv...

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