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President Obama has arrived in Saudi Arabia in an attempt to repair relations with the Gulf ally. This visit comes amid allegations that the 9/11 hijackers had Saudi support. CBS News senior national security analyst Juan Zarate and former U.S. ambassador to Iraq Christopher Hill join CBSN to discuss.
From its treatment of women to its justice system, Saudi Arabia is a far cry from the U.S.
The visit comes as tensions between the U.S. and its Gulf ally reach a new high
President Obama will fly to Saudi Arabia Tuesday night, as relations between the U.S. and the Middle Eastern ally are being tested. The Saudis are not fond of Obama's recent comments that they are "free riders" in the region, or the possible declassification of the myterious 28 pages of 9/11 documents. Margaret Brennan reports.
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The president is traveling to Saudi Arabia, the world's top oil exporter and biggest buyer of U.S.-made arms
CBS' Charlie Rose sat down with President Obama on Monday, right after Obama spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin about the Syrian war. The interview also touched on U.S. plans to send more special forces to Iraq to help combat ISIS, and the classified document which may shed light on links between Saudi officials and the September 11 terror attacks. Charlie Rose joins CBSN with more about his conversation with the president.
On Tuesday President Obama begins a week-long trip to Saudi Arabia, Britain and Germany. At his first stop, he will talk with Saudi leaders facing trouble at home and abroad. He will also meet with leaders of six Persian Gulf countries to discuss the fight against ISIS. The president spoke with “CBS This Morning” co-host Charlie Rose about his foreign policy Monday at the White House, after officials announced another 200 American troops will be sent to Iraq.
A classified portion of the 9/11 report known as the "28 pages" contains details that may connect some members of the Saudi royal family to Al Quaeda and the Septemeber 11 terror attacks. Some victims' families want to sue the Saudi government. CBS' Chip Reid explains from the White House.
The latest CBS News Battleground Tracker poll shows Hillary Clinton leading Bernie Sanders by 10 points in New York. On the eve of the key New York primary, Sanders joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss what he thinks is his path to victory in the 2016 race, his tax returns, and why he supports legislation on allowing 9/11 victims' families sue the Saudi government.
The controversy picked up new urgency after "60 Minutes" investigated possible links between Saudi officials and 9/11 hijackers
Outraged families of 9/11 victims want president to back legislation allowing them to sue the Saudi government over possible links to hijackers
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Pentagon says the move is part of an effort to release detainees considered low-risk while seeking to transfer the remainder to the U.S.
Following Sunday's broadcast, the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia calls "28 Pages" report a "compilation of myths and erroneous charges"
Ratings agency also kept its outlook view on the country at "negative," which means that another downgrade is possible
Pressure is growing to release the classified "28 papers," part of a 9/11 report that has been locked in a vault since the publishing of the 9/11 commission. CBS News congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes has the latest details for CBSN.
28 redacted pages could serve as a key piece of evidence in a lawsuit 9/11 victims families have filed against Saudi Arabia
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Saudi Arabia is rejecting a “60 Minutes” report about a classified document that may prove a Saudi link to the 9/11 hijackers. The explosive allegations are contained in a secret section of a report on the terror attacks known as the “28 Pages.” Former members of Congress who have read the document want the Obama administration to declassify the report. Steve Kroft reports.
Yemen's Houthi rebels and U.S.-backed Saudi coalition fighting say they'll adhere to cease-fire leading up to attempt at peace talks
Former Sen. Bob Graham and others urge the Obama administration to declassify redacted pages of a report that holds 9/11 secrets. Steve Kroft reports.
Former Senator Bob Graham and others urge the Obama administration to declassify redacted pages of a report that holds 9/11 secrets
Human rights groups urged Sec. of State to highlight abuses, instead he accuses oppressed majority of stoking divisions
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In settling, the three plaintiffs said they assign no "ill intent" to Rose and realize now that his conduct could be subject to interpretation.
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In settling, the three plaintiffs said they assign no "ill intent" to Rose and realize now that his conduct could be subject to interpretation.
The man's attorneys said the punitive and compensatory damages total the largest amount to ever be awarded by a jury in a medical malpractice case in the U.S.
Trump's claims President Claudia Sheinbaum "agreed to stop migration through Mexico." She says she "explained" what Mexico was already doing.
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Trump's claims President Claudia Sheinbaum "agreed to stop migration through Mexico." She says she "explained" what Mexico was already doing.
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The man's attorneys said the punitive and compensatory damages total the largest amount to ever be awarded by a jury in a medical malpractice case in the U.S.
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Less than two full days into a ceasefire, Israel's military and Hezbollah were both claiming isolated breaches of the deal.
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Trump's claims President Claudia Sheinbaum "agreed to stop migration through Mexico." She says she "explained" what Mexico was already doing.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy says Russian "tactics of terror" are clear with the latest massive attack on energy infrastructure as temperatures plummet.
In settling, the three plaintiffs said they assign no "ill intent" to Rose and realize now that his conduct could be subject to interpretation.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers again asked the rapper be released on bond ahead of his trial, but the request was denied.
Members of the iconic band, the Grateful Dead, reflected on the impact bandmate Phil Lesh had on their lives and said they had hoped to play together again.
Iconic band The Grateful Dead, is remembering one of the band's original members, Phil Lesh, who died in October at 84 years old. The surviving original members of the band credit Lesh for the impact he made in each of their lives and revealed they were hoping to play together one more time.
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