Tuesday, October 30, 2007

Red carpet welcome for Saudi king


King Abdullah said the UK was not doing enough to fight terror

King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia has been welcomed ceremonially to Britain by the Queen, with a state banquet at Buckingham Palace later.

The Lib Dems and a number of charities said the visit should not take place because of the kingdom's poor human rights record.

King Abdullah caused controversy by accusing Britain of not doing enough in the fight against terrorism.

The king's trip marks the first visit by a Saudi monarch in 20 years.

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