Politics Feb 12 WATCH: Biden and King Abdullah to discuss ‘vision for a durable peace’ in Israel-Hamas war, Kirby says By Colleen Long, Associated Press
World Sep 22 WATCH: Jordan’s king recalls Gaza War in U.N. General Assembly speech Jordan’s monarch recalled the 11-day Gaza War of this past summer in his speech before the United Nations, saying Tuesday the latest round of conflict was a reminder that the status quo is unsustainable. By Associated Press
World Jul 19 WATCH: Biden hosts Jordan’s king amid tough choices in Mideast Biden praised King Abdullah II of Jordan as a stalwart ally in a “tough neighborhood” as the two leaders huddled at the White House, a meeting that came at a pivotal moment for both leaders in the Middle East. By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press
World Oct 18 Trying to ease tensions, Kerry to meet with Netanyahu, Abbas U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said Sunday he will meet this week with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas in a bid to ease tensions that have erupted in deadly violence. By Associated Press
World Jan 27 Obama defends U.S. ties as he pays respects in Saudi Arabia RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — President Barack Obama defended the U.S. government's willingness to cooperate closely with Saudi Arabia on national security despite deep concerns over human rights abuses, as he led an array of current and former American statesmen in… By Julie Pace, Associated Press
Jan 23 Watch 9:34 Will regional turmoil encourage stability inside Saudi Arabia? By PBS News Hour Former National Security Advisor Stephen Hadley and former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta join Judy Woodruff to discuss the many regional crises at play as Saudi Arabia moves to new leadership. Continue watching
Jan 23 Watch 4:38 Saudi Arabia’s new king inherits immediate challenges By PBS News Hour Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, who died Thursday at the age of 90, was laid to rest in Riyadh. The new king, Salman bin Abdulaziz, pledged continuity with his brother's policies. Judy Woodruff remembers the late monarch’s rule. Continue watching
Jan 23 When Queen Elizabeth took King Abdullah for a drive in her Land Rover By Larisa Epatko As people speculated about whether Saudi Arabia's new king will allow more reforms, such as permitting Saudi women to drive, an anecdote from a former ambassador to Saudi Arabia began making the rounds. Continue reading
Jan 23 Obama offers condolences on death of Saudi King Abdullah By Jim Kuhnhenn, Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama expressed condolences and offered sympathy Thursday to the people of Saudi Arabia upon the death of King Abdullah, an important ally and a major force in the Muslim world. Continue reading
Jan 22 Saudi King Abdullah dies By News Desk The Saudi Press Agency confirmed on Twitter that King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia has died. Continue reading