Some comments on here from my fellow Americans are straight up nonsense and paranoia. Barack and Michelle Obama are great Americans. Their girls Malia and Sasha, and our children
will benefit greatly if the adults of America could stop with these immature attacks and focus on progress for a change.

Melissa H., Cincinnati, THE United States of America

Karen, stop parroting what you hear others say. Study the constitution and the founder's of it, the writings thereafter and you will find that the separation of church and state is a clause meant to protect religions and people from government intrusion. Not to exclude religion from public life.

Darcy, New York, USA

So your saying that just because he's related to them he knew about it? I went to Mass the other day and meant 4 people for the first time who i found out, were my cousins. Seriously some people are so against Obama that they will try to make an issue out of things that don't exist.

Ian, Miami, United States

It seems the"family" comes out of the woodwork when they think they can benefit from it. Always looking for a handout.

Mark Lewis, clayton, usa

A cheap shot at trying to get US citizen. Very common in these country to expect favors if you're "related". There will be a million from Africa and all over who will come up with claims like this from ulterior motives. Why else go to the press?

Karen, Monaco, France

Yes, I totally agree with early posters, Mark and Joan.

So what that Obama was in the US Senate a whopping 143 days before announcing his candidacy? In that expanse of time, one can gain copious amounts of knowledge about economics, business, international affairs, the military, how the federal government functions and still have time for a taxidermy class.

As Joseph Biden said during the primaries, "The presidency is not a position that lends itself to on the job training".

We shall see.

Russell Grant, Madison, USA

All I can say is, it's a new experience to have a president that people WANT to be related to.

Pete , Chicago, USA

Why are some of you so angry about the article? All it states is what this guy from the Beduin tribe is saying he beleives. There is nothing negative about it in any way, there is nothing disrepectful...??? Why the negative feed back, no one is making a "big deal" about it...journalism, c'mon.

dan, Tallahassee, usa

This is Israel.

The guy might be crazy but nowhere in the Arab world would a Bedouin be given the platform to even talk to the media about something such as that. This guy was, 100 years ago a migrating tribesperson, and is now living happily in a town in Israel - given equal rights and a good life

Ben, London,

There are many comments here about how Obama will destroy the US. Haven't you been paying attention. Who is the president right now? Eight years of republican policies has gotten us where we are today. Obama may not turn things around in a year or even two but I can't wait to see what he will do.

Mark Miller, Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Thanks, Cynthia from Los Angeles. I didn't vote for Bush 2 in either election (but I did vote for Bush 1), but I wished him well in office. I didn't agree with his policies. It's mind-boggling to me that folks expect (and are probably hoping) that the President-Elect will fail. What patriotism!

Joan, South Carolina, USA

The only connection that Obama might have to these tribe is through the brother of his grandmother. In other words, there is absolutely nothing to suggest that Obama possesses Arab blood ancestry, as some of you seem to be implying - and if he does, so what?

Eric, Toronto,

Aren't we all related? Aren't we all descendants of one "mother"? Hasn't it been shown that just about everyone on earth is a descendant of some king or ruler or great man or other? So what's the big deal? We in America don't anyway make a big deal of where we came from.

Dayahka, Aberdeen, USA

I find it quite suprising the comments I have just read on this article. The President-Elect is a modern day politician whom can decide on rural issues and also can deal with Dimitri from Russia. He has the ability to take the international stage. Americans should be proud of him.

Latif Nawab, New York, US

Larry, I guess all those that have been educated in Catholic schools are really Catholic. all you negative people need to keep it to yourself. I didn't vote for him either but he is the next President so give him a chance and pray that things get better.

Cynthia, Los Angeles,

I'm related to Obama, too.

Isn't it more or less accepted scientific theory that all humans descend from a common Kenyan ancestor?

And for those of a Creationist bent, we all descend from Noah's three sons.

Redmond, Adelaide, Australia

Actually, I think this story is kind of sweet. Perhaps they are related and, even if they are not, what is the harm in hoping for some peace for that region? Come on...let's put our differences behind us for once and try to get our country back on track. Haven't you had enough of the division?

ADWagner, Boulder, USA

Yet another group that thinks that Lord Obama (The Most Merciful) and "Messiah of the US" will solve all their problems! Barack has got a big task ahead of him. Since he's only starting at a 52% approval rating in the U.S., it's all "Down Hill" from here on! You Brits have been Duped More than us!

Norm, Memphis, TN, USA

I think Obama will hurt the blacks not help them when he makes this country much worse off then it is now. It will make it harder for a black person to become POTUS after he is finished almost destroying this country.

jeffjohn, northport, United States

Buyers Remorse is coming for Obama supporters. It may be a year or more, but his supporters are gonna find out how unprepared he is to lead this country. Do you remember the Carter Years - inflation at 22 %, mortgages at 18 % ?

Dave, Austin, Texas,

Why is it that people always talks about obama as saving the world, not this country, that is a concern for me and should be for everyone else. They talk like he really is the "Messiah ", not just POTUS.

jeffjohn, northport, United States

People, give it a rest! The office is the President of the United States. That should be respected. Ok, so we don't know what the man will do yet, time will tell. But, respect the office. I didn't vote for hime, but if he does his job here, I don't care. Where did our respect go?

Kathy, Tampa, USA

Why are so many people excited in other countries? Do you actually think hes going to do anything for you? Your even more duped than some Americans. This guy is going to do nothing than run is over the cliff. I guess thats what you want.

Brett, Rowlett, US

What was it that caused people to vote for him anyway. Exactly what has he done or voted for that really excited you. You voted probably the way you got married...with emotion, which is why we have to many divorces. Its time for a divorce America

Brett, Rowlett, US

Too bad Americans refuse to keep separate church and state---if they really stuck to that concept they wouldn't be held hostage by religious interest groups. I say the first thing Obama should do is disallow tax cuts to religious organizations... why shouldn't they pay property taxes too?

karen, nyc, usa

Larry in Minneapolis,

I've studied the Qu'ran, the Bible and some Veda and Sutra, but i am an atheist. This is called education.

Charlie, Munich,

With his mixed background and his experiences with more than one religion (while secretly being an atheist), Obama is the ideal person to stop all these ridiculous wars that are still going on.
Why? Because he can truly be impartial.
I sincerely hope he makes world peace his life's goal.

Erwin, London, UK

more power to him, anyone who can come near to solving that mess in Isreal has got to be a blessing to the whole world.

lars Antonsen, Key West,

I'm as white as it gets and I'm related to Obama, too. We share Grandpa Noah. So who cares? I still didn't vote for him.

Bob, La Rue, Ohio, USA

This sounds really romantic. Just like in the film 'The English Patient.' The beduin rescued the injured pilot from the desert and treated his terrible burns. They also guided the expedition to find the Cave of the Swimmers. A discovery that changed a mis-conception of history.

James, Beckton, East London. UK.

Hang on a minuet - Alex Salmond was just claiming the other day that he's Scottish!

Poor Obama's head must be spinning.

Jim, Belfast, UK

Do you think this would have happened if Obama hadn't have won?

George, Grantham,

I think I'm his double 12th cousin on his white side.

Pete, Palestine, U.S. of A.

Well, isn't that special.

Cynthia, Hallsville, TX, USA

SURPRISE...SURPRISE....SURPRISE.......

marie, vegas, us

I doubt he'll take long walks with them while holding their hand, like Bush did...

Jason, Portland, OR, USA