Why Did Abdullah Hit Bush?(Abdullah bin Haji Ahmad Badawi, George W. Bush)

From: APS Diplomat News Service | Date: April 2, 2007 | Copyright information

The Bush White House, shocked by King Abdullah's description of the US presence in Iraq as "illegal" occupation, on March 29 demanded a Saudi explanation. King Abdullah also said on March 28 that, unless Arab states settled their differences, foreign powers like the US would continue to dictate the region's politics. His speech underscored Riyadh's growing differences with the Bush administration as the Saudis took on a greater leadership role in the Middle East, partly at US urging.

In addition, King Abdullah invited President Iranian Ahmadi-Nejad to Riyadh on March 3, while ...

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