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Glad To See Barack Obama Go, Gulf Arabs Expect Donald Trump To Counter Iran
Gulf Arab states are quietly applauding the arrival in the White House of a hawkish leader opposed to their adversary Iran, even if they suspect Donald Trump's short temper and abrasive Tweets may at times heighten tensions in the combustible Middle East.
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Cuba, United States Sign Oil Spill Deal Before Trump Inauguration
Cuba and the United States agreed on Monday to jointly prevent, contain and clean up oil and other toxic spills in the Gulf of Mexico, as they rush to conclude deals before President-elect Donald Trump takes office.
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Barack Obama To Tour Flood-Battered Areas In Louisiana
President Barack Obama will visit Louisiana today to assess flood damage there, days after he was criticized for not cutting short his vacation on Martha's Vineyard to view the devastation in the Gulf Coast state.
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US And Gulf States United In Goal To 'Destroy' ISIS: Barack Obama
US President Barack Obama said Thursday that Washington and Gulf Arab states were united against the ISIS group as he sought to overcome strains on Iran to boost efforts against the jihadists.
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Barack Obama Starts Talks With Gulf Leaders Aimed At Easing Strains
US President Barack Obama and Gulf Arab leaders started talks in Riyadh today at a summit aimed at forging joint action on perceived security threats from Iran and Islamic State, and at ironing out strains in their old alliance.
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Barack Obama Meets Saudi King With Iran On Agenda
US President Barack Obama arrived in Riyadh on Wednesday to meet Saudi Arabia's King Salman ahead of a summit with other Gulf Arab leaders on Thursday and with regional tensions with Iran likely to be high on the agenda.
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Obama To Visit Gulf Kings Who Cannot Wait To Just See Him Go
US President Barack Obama will make another trip to Riyadh to consult Washington's Gulf allies on the crises in Yemen and Syria this week, but may not receive a royal welcome.
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Barack Obama to Assure Saudi king of US Help to Counter Iranian Threat
President Barack Obama will assure Saudi King Salman of the U.S. commitment to help counter any Iranian security threat, White House officials said on Wednesday, despite concern among Gulf allies that a new nuclear deal could empower Tehran in the region.
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Will Protect 'Oppressed' People in Iran, Says Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Iran will help oppressed people in the region as much as it can, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was quoted as saying today, ratcheting up his rhetoric against regional rival Saudi Arabia.
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Missile Shield For Gulf Countries to Take Years to Complete
A US-supplied missile shield to protect Gulf nations against Iranian attacks will take years to complete, requiring a step-up in regional trust, more US sales of sensitive weapons, and intensive US training to avoid mishaps in the volatile region.
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US Experts May Travel to Gulf to Look at Expediting Arms Sales
The United States and its allies in the Gulf will discuss ways to expedite weapons sales during high-level meetings in Washington this week, followed by a likely trip to the region by a team of US arms sales experts, US and Gulf officials said on Tuesday.
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Barack Obama to meet with Saudi Crown Prince
President Barack Obama will meet with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Nayef and Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the Oval Office today, ahead of a summit with other Gulf Arab leaders, the White House said on Tuesday.
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Barack Obama Urges Gulf Nations to Help With Chaos in Libya
President Barack Obama on Friday urged Gulf nations to help calm the chaotic political situation in Libya, saying that outside military action would not be enough to help reduce tensions in the war-ravaged North African country.
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Barack Obama to Hold Talks With Gulf Leaders in May
US President Barack Obama will welcome the six leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council kingdoms in mid-May for talks on Iran's nuclear program and the conflicts in Yemen, Iraq and Syria.
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Weakened tropical storm Karen poised to make landfall on US coast
Tropical Storm Karen, swirling offshore in the Gulf of Mexico, was on track to make landfall late on Saturday in the US state of Louisiana, forecasters said.
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Glad To See Barack Obama Go, Gulf Arabs Expect Donald Trump To Counter Iran
Gulf Arab states are quietly applauding the arrival in the White House of a hawkish leader opposed to their adversary Iran, even if they suspect Donald Trump's short temper and abrasive Tweets may at times heighten tensions in the combustible Middle East.
-
Cuba, United States Sign Oil Spill Deal Before Trump Inauguration
Cuba and the United States agreed on Monday to jointly prevent, contain and clean up oil and other toxic spills in the Gulf of Mexico, as they rush to conclude deals before President-elect Donald Trump takes office.
-
Barack Obama To Tour Flood-Battered Areas In Louisiana
President Barack Obama will visit Louisiana today to assess flood damage there, days after he was criticized for not cutting short his vacation on Martha's Vineyard to view the devastation in the Gulf Coast state.
-
US And Gulf States United In Goal To 'Destroy' ISIS: Barack Obama
US President Barack Obama said Thursday that Washington and Gulf Arab states were united against the ISIS group as he sought to overcome strains on Iran to boost efforts against the jihadists.
-
Barack Obama Starts Talks With Gulf Leaders Aimed At Easing Strains
US President Barack Obama and Gulf Arab leaders started talks in Riyadh today at a summit aimed at forging joint action on perceived security threats from Iran and Islamic State, and at ironing out strains in their old alliance.
-
Barack Obama Meets Saudi King With Iran On Agenda
US President Barack Obama arrived in Riyadh on Wednesday to meet Saudi Arabia's King Salman ahead of a summit with other Gulf Arab leaders on Thursday and with regional tensions with Iran likely to be high on the agenda.
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Obama To Visit Gulf Kings Who Cannot Wait To Just See Him Go
US President Barack Obama will make another trip to Riyadh to consult Washington's Gulf allies on the crises in Yemen and Syria this week, but may not receive a royal welcome.
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Barack Obama to Assure Saudi king of US Help to Counter Iranian Threat
President Barack Obama will assure Saudi King Salman of the U.S. commitment to help counter any Iranian security threat, White House officials said on Wednesday, despite concern among Gulf allies that a new nuclear deal could empower Tehran in the region.
-
Will Protect 'Oppressed' People in Iran, Says Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Iran will help oppressed people in the region as much as it can, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was quoted as saying today, ratcheting up his rhetoric against regional rival Saudi Arabia.
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Missile Shield For Gulf Countries to Take Years to Complete
A US-supplied missile shield to protect Gulf nations against Iranian attacks will take years to complete, requiring a step-up in regional trust, more US sales of sensitive weapons, and intensive US training to avoid mishaps in the volatile region.
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US Experts May Travel to Gulf to Look at Expediting Arms Sales
The United States and its allies in the Gulf will discuss ways to expedite weapons sales during high-level meetings in Washington this week, followed by a likely trip to the region by a team of US arms sales experts, US and Gulf officials said on Tuesday.
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Barack Obama to meet with Saudi Crown Prince
President Barack Obama will meet with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Nayef and Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the Oval Office today, ahead of a summit with other Gulf Arab leaders, the White House said on Tuesday.
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Barack Obama Urges Gulf Nations to Help With Chaos in Libya
President Barack Obama on Friday urged Gulf nations to help calm the chaotic political situation in Libya, saying that outside military action would not be enough to help reduce tensions in the war-ravaged North African country.
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Barack Obama to Hold Talks With Gulf Leaders in May
US President Barack Obama will welcome the six leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council kingdoms in mid-May for talks on Iran's nuclear program and the conflicts in Yemen, Iraq and Syria.
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Weakened tropical storm Karen poised to make landfall on US coast
Tropical Storm Karen, swirling offshore in the Gulf of Mexico, was on track to make landfall late on Saturday in the US state of Louisiana, forecasters said.
