Obama cancels Taj Mahal visit to go to Riyadh
US President Barack Obama
New Delhi - AFP
US President Barack Obama will cancel a planned trip to the Taj Mahal, cutting short his visit to India to travel to Saudi Arabia following King Abdullah's death, the White House said Saturday.
"President Obama and the First Lady will travel to Riyadh on Tuesday, January 27 in order to pay respects to King Salman bin Abdulaziz and the family of the late King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz," said White House press secretary Josh Earnest in a statement.
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Taipei - Emiratesvoice
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to 'eternal style' of late Alaia
Paris - Emiratesvoice
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