Antigovernment protests in haiti. King abdullah was buryied in. Saudi arabias new monarch king salman has called for solidarity among muslims. Digdignitries gather. Just after they arrived in riyadh they gathered for a simple funeral. Other International Leaders have also passed on their respects in a statement u. S. President barack obama said as a leader he was always candid and had the courage of his convictions. One of those convictions was his steadfast and passionate belief in the importance of the u. S. Saudi relationship as a force for stability and security in the middle east and beyond. Hes a real loss to the middle east. A real loss for all the peace in the middle east. He was an experienced leader and a wise king. The u. N. Secretary general ban kimoon said he was a driving force behind the arab peace initiative, King Abdullah left a legacy that can still point the way towards peace in the middle east. He had a Foreign Policy that was far more dynamic and interventionist. H
Saudi arabiaen dignitaries and officials from around the region comes mourns king abdullah. He was buried in an unmarked grave like his predecessor who died in 2005. Israel offered their condolences on the kings death. Vice President Biden is expected to lead officials to riyadh to pay respects. By the airplane spring in 2011 saudi arabia dismal record on human rights took a turn for the risk. It expressed the mildest form of dissent were punished and thrown in prison prison. They spent 20 million to stop wider protests. The new king salman is expected to carry out the new policies carried out by abdullah which includes funneling money and weapons and participating in an u. S. Led air campaign against isil in iraq. The saudis will continue to obsess over irans assent in the region, and yemens descent into chaos. And saudi arabia will continue to rely on the United States for diplomatic and military support. On oil keep in mind Saudi Arabian is the worlds swing producer. It can swing th
Saudi arabiaen dignitaries and officials from around the region comes mourns king abdullah. He was buried in an unmarked grave like his predecessor who died in 2005. Israel offered their condolences on the kings death. Vice President Biden is expected to lead officials to riyadh to pay respects. By the airplane spring in 2011, saudi arabia dismal record on human rights took a turn for the risk. It expressed the mildest form of dissent were punished and thrown in prison prison. They spent 20 million to stop wider protests. The new king salman is expected to carry out the new policies carried out by abdullah which includes funneling money and weapons and participating in an u. S. Led air campaign against isil in iraq. The saudis will continue to obsess over irans assent in the region and yemens descent into chaos. And saudi arabia will continue to rely on the United States for diplomatic and military support. On oil keep in mind Saudi Arabian is the worlds swing producer. It can swing th
Violent upheaval. Rebels hold the capital of yemen, a government that helped the United States battle al qaeda has collapsed in chaos and there are new fears terrorists will be free to carry out their plots unhindered. We are also getting new information tonight that the u. S. Is doing all it can to continue its campaign in yemen against al qaedas deadliest affiliate. At the same time we are also learning more about plans for a major americanled offensive against isis with the goal of capturing iraqs second largest city from that terror group. Our correspondents and guests and analysts are all standing by. Lets begin with our pentagon correspondent, barbara starr. She has the very latest. Reporter tonight, the uncertainty about what may happen next in yemen is only growing. Yemen, a country in crisis with a government resigning and dozens of u. S. Diplomats heading home. At least publicly the white house insists it still can go after al qaedas most dangerous branch. We continue to have
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