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Barack and Michelle Obama Visit Saudi Arabia’s New King (See Photos)

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President Barack Obama cut short his trip to India to fly to Riyadh on Tuesday to pay his respects following the death of King Abdullah and meet his successor, King Salman. The Obamas were greeted by an armed Saudi honor guard and a military band playing the national anthems for both the US and Saudi Arabia
Several members of the all-male Saudi delegation refused to shake First Lady Michelle Obama’s hand.
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President Barack Obama cut short his trip to India to fly to Riyadh on Tuesday to pay his respects following the death of King Abdullah and meet his successor, King Salman
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama stand with new Saudi King Salman bin Abdul Aziz they arrive on Air Force One at King Khalid International Airport, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Secretary of State John Kerry (right) was also on hand to pay his respects to King Salman and offer condolences about his half-brother
The palace guards stood at attention for the American guests
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