U.S. President Barack Obama meets with Saudi Arabia's King Salman at Erga Palace in Riyadh, Jan. 27, 2015.
VOA: Saudi King Salman to Visit Obama Next Week
Saudi King Salman is visiting Washington next week to meet with U.S. President Barack Obama about several Middle East issues.
"His visit underscores the importance of the strategic partnership between the United States and Saudi Arabia," White House spokesman Josh Earnest said Thursday in announcing the visit, set for September 4.
MIDDLE EAST
U.S., allies hit Islamic State in Iraq with 21 air strikes: military.
IS car bomb kills 2 Iraqi military commanders. Iraq conflict: Bomb kills two generals near Ramadi.
Warring sides in Syria agree to extend local ceasefires.
Unease with Assad regime on the rise.
Mustard gas 'likely used' in suspected Islamic State attack in Syria.
Six killed in Turkey in clashes with militants: sources.
Coalition poised to retake capital, but Yemen risks grow.
Israeli military strikes target in Gaza after rocket attack.
Iranian minister claims CIA, Mossad, MI6 and others are working to undermine country’s security.
ASIA
US airstrikes hit southern Afghan district seized by Taliban, possible casualties.
U.S. asks Uzbekistan to join anti-Islamic State coalition.
Indian army deployed to patrol Modi's home state amid caste violence. Gujarat remains tense after Patel caste violence.
Indian Army kills 4 rebels, arrests 1 in Kashmir.
China intervened today to shore up stocks ahead of military parade.
China media slams Western 'hype' over economic slowdown.
China official blames Fed for global market rout, not yuan.
China detains 12 over Tianjin blasts that killed 139, accuses officials of dereliction.
China jails 45 in unrest-Hit Xinjiang.
Pakistani success against Taliban may be elusive.
Report: Pakistan on track to have world's 3rd largest nuclear arsenal.
Balochistan rebel leader Brahamdagh Bugti 'ready to talk'.
Arrest warrant issued for former Pakistani prime minister.
AFRICA
Boat packed with migrants sinks off Libya; many feared dead.
Libya's Tripoli group delays joining peace talks after official quits.
Sharp rise in hungry Ethiopians needing aid: UN.
US warns South Sudan's Kiir and Machar over peace deal.
Nigeria marks 500 days since Boko Haram schoolgirl abductions.
Officials demand evacuation of government-allied militia members from north Mali town.
Mugabe launches charm offensive as Zimbabwe's economic woes mount.
Trade pacts to curb poaching in Africa, US official says.
EUROPE
Seven Ukraine servicemen killed, 13 wounded: Ukraine military.
Ukraine alleges presence of two Russian army corps, up to 35,000 troops in Donbass.
Ukraine crisis: Creditors to 'write off' 20% of debt. Russia won't agree to restructure Ukraine's $3bln debt — minister.
50 migrants found dead in Austria as leaders meet on crisis. Up to 50 refugees found dead in truck in Austria, European leaders 'shaken'. Deaths in Austria, Mediterranean raise migration's grim toll in Europe.
Greek judge appointed caretaker PM up to elections.
Nazi 'gold train' has been found... but may just contain military equipment, say Polish officials.
EU's Hahn sees Serbia accession talks soon after Kosovo deal.
AMERICAS
Obama lauds New Orleans' progress since Katrina, says more to be done.
Mexico replaces foreign relations, head security chief after drug lord escape.
Accused of graft, Guatemalan president faces growing demands to step down.
Survey: Most disapprove of moving forward on Iran without US Congress.
Retired generals and admirals urge Congress to reject Iran nuclear deal.
Anger as Venezuela border remains closed despite talks. Border closure turns once-bustling Venezuelan city into ghost town.
Colombia must probe sexual violence by state forces: rights groups.
WFP: Haiti drought cuts harvests, raises prices, food crisis looms.
The news goes on at Virginia TV station, even amid mourning for slain colleagues.
US shooting video shocks Internet in 'new frontier'.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Drone strike kills five in al Qaeda stronghold in Yemen: residents.
US Republicans ramp up effort to block Gitmo transfers to their states.
Junaid Hussain: British hacker for Isis believed killed in US air strike.
Spain accuses suspect of running Islamic State network in Morocco.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Oil soars over 10 percent, biggest gain in six years as shorts scramble.
Wall St. logs biggest two-day gain since financial crisis.
FBI warns U.S. art dealers about antiquities looted from Syria, Iraq.
Mini flash crash? Trading anomalies on manic Monday hit small investors.
Google rejects EU's search abuse complaint.
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