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Saudi-US Rift Seen Over Middle East 'Mess'

The United States has downplayed recent tensions with Saudi Arabia, but some in the region say the problems may not be easily pushed aside. Saudi Arabia is having a fit of pique. The normally staid kingdom has rebuffed a seat on the U.N. Security Council, hinted it might go it alone on Syria, and most surprisingly, made clear its anger at long-time ally the United States. Saudi editor and author Jamal Khashoggi spoke to VOA via Skype. “What Saudi Arabia is probably worried ...

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