FOX News: Obama arrives in Saudi Arabia amid tense times between the nations
President Obama began his Saudi Arabia trip on Wednesday with a one-on-one meeting with King Salman amid growing tensions between Washington and Riyadh over what appears to be a shrinking U.S. footprint in the region.
The Saudi monarch greeted Obama at Erga Palace, where the two walked slowly to a reception room as the smell of incense wafted in the air. The two offered polite smiles as they sat down side by side for pictures at the start of their private meeting.
"The American people send their greetings and we are very grateful for your hospitality, not just for this meeting but for hosting the GCC-U.S. summit that's taking place tomorrow," Obama said, referring to the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council summit that starts Thursday.
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WNU Editor: The Saudis are not happy .... Saudis snub Obama on Riyadh arrival amid growing tensions (CNN). More here .... Barack Obama gets diplomatic snub as Saudi Arabia shows its anger over 9/11 bill (The Independent).
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Obama Arrives in Saudi Arabia Amid a New Round of Contention -- NYT
Obama meets with King Salman at start of Saudi Arabia visit -- AP
Obama meets Saudi king as U.S. Iran policy strains alliance -- Reuters
Obama ‘grateful’ for Saudi King’s hospitality -- Washington Times
Obama meets with Saudi king -- The Hill
Obama, Saudi King Meet as Disagreements Persist -- VOA
Barack Obama and US defence chief arrive in Saudi Arabia -- BBC
Obama faces friction in Saudi Arabia over 9/11 bill and Iran relationship -- The Guardian
Obama’s visit to ally Saudi Arabia shadowed by tensions with the kingdom -- Greg Jaffe, Washington Post
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