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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — President Donald Trump is getting the kind of royal treatment in Saudi Arabia that must be a welcome change from the tense atmosphere he left behind in Washington. In the capital of Riyadh (rih-YAHD'), Saudi King Salman greeted Trump warmly and later presented him with the kingdom's highest civilian honor, a gold medal, during a ceremony at the grand Saudi Royal Court.
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Two years ago, then-citizen Donald Trump criticized then-first lady Michelle Obama's decision to go bare-headed on a January 2015 visit with her husband. Now, U.S. first lady Melania Trump is not following local custom about women covering their heads in Saudi Arabia. She and President Trump arrived in Saudi Arabia Saturday on the opening leg of his first international tour since taking office.
HOUSTON (AP) — A black Texas congressman says he's been threatened with lynching by callers infuriated over him seeking impeachment of President Donald Trump. The Houston Chronicle reports U.S. Rep. Al Green held a town hall meeting Saturday and played recordings of several threatening voicemails left at his offices. The Democrat told the crowd of about 100 people that he won't be deterred or intimidated.
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Tens of thousands of supporters of President Hassan Rouhani have poured into the streets of Tehran as night falls to celebrate the incumbent's re-election. The impromptu rallies snarled traffic in the center of the capital, leaving many drivers to abandon their stuck cars in the middle of major roads.
SANDY, Utah (AP) — As Utah Republicans met for their annual state convention Saturday, delegates broke from routine debates about party platforms to give Rep. Jason Chaffetz a warm send-off. Some said they were disappointed about his abrupt announcement this week that he's stepping down from Congress, leaving his key role investigating the White House.
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