1. US president’s Barack Obama  meeting with King Salman

Barack Obama arrives at a reception much lower profile in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday amid mutual irritation, tested turbulent Middle East, falling oil prices and economic and political uncertainty.

The US president was met at the airport the Governor of Riyadh, Prince Bandar bin Faisal Al Saud, and the event was not broadcast live on Saudi television, as usual, with a visit to the Heads of State - generating a snub says quickly.

paying special attention to the freshness of King Salman bin Abdulaziz, accompanied by other senior figures, as shown above on state television to get the leaders of neighboring countries on the road - before the summit on Thursday in the Gulf Cooperation Council, six members of Obama's leadership in power in Arabia.

Soon after King Salman al-Auja Obama richest palace in the capital, where they posed for a photo shoot and exchanged formal observations on stilts up to two-hour meeting.

"The American people send their greetings, and we are very grateful for your hospitality, and not only for this meeting, but at the top of the Gulf and the United States of America, which will be held tomorrow, Obama said that Salman said," I and the Saudi people very happy that you, Mr. President, visited us. "

official images also showed Obama shakes hands with his son Prince and Deputy Crown King Mohammed bin Salman, policy Arabia new forces in Yemen, and the architect of deep economic reforms demanded by the decline of oil revenues.

Looking at Naif Bin Crown Prince Mohammed was a favorite of Western governments, who see it as an important partner in the fight against terrorism and the key aspects of intelligence in the relationship of the kingdom with its Western allies.

Strict security measures have worked in Riyadh, while police helicopters and parked at the main crossroads in the Ritz Carlton hotel, where the chairman of the delegation staying car. Restaurants and shops are located on the slopes, where the leaders of the caravans had to pass, were closed.

Obama pays his fourth and last will almost certainly go to Saudi Arabia and become the president against the background of the extensive comments on the problems in the relationship, since the 1940s, and on the basis of oil from Saudi Arabia and the United States strategic support. Odds multiplied especially in the US policy toward Iran and the war in Syria.

A recent comment President Saudis and the Iranians have "split the neighborhood" have angered officials in Riyadh, which leads to sharp public criticism of the "axis" of Washington in the Islamic Republic in the period before milestones nuclear deal last summer.

Mustafa Alani, a security analyst in the Gulf, which is next to Saudi institutions, Obama said the leadership would have found "not ready to believe him." The decision not to send high-level delegation to the airport was intended to signal that they have little faith in him. "The Saudis have been at odds with former presidents," said Alani Associated Press. "There is a profound lack of confidence that the president will not have anything to deliver."

US Defense Secretary Ash Carter and CIA Director John Brennan, some of the officials accompanying Obama. Carter, compliance with GCC defense ministers Wednesday, the pressure to provide greater economic and political support of Iraq. Cooperation against the jihadists of Isis is another big problem.

Human rights are the most sensitive issue, with Obama urged politicians and lobbyists to deal with cases of imprisoned blogger Raif Badawi and the lawyer who defended him, activist Waleed Abu al-Khair.

Later Wednesday, Obama was to meet privately with the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to discuss regional issues and ways to deepen cooperation in the fight against the Isis, the White House said.


It was not known if the King and the President discussed a report that Saudi Arabia has threatened to sell its US assets worth billions of dollars if Congress approves the bill, which can keep the kingdom of responsibility for his involvement in the 9/11 attacks. Obama opposes the bill because it could expose the United States to the needs of citizens of other countries.

1.  Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc and Southern Stars wicketkeeper Alyssa Healy have married in Sydney

Australian cricket authorities pair Mitchell Starc and the Alyssa Holly married, fast bowler called "mine" in a position of social media, to celebrate their wedding. Starc and Healy were married today at an undisclosed location on the waterfront, with some of his teammates NSW Starc visit. The couple celebrated their wedding by using the hashtag #stealy - bore a close way of Starc and Healy names.

Instagram message Healy included in "Marry is your best friend," and the couple seemed perfectly happy, posing on the beach. Applications Australian bowlers Nathan Lyon, Josh HAZLEWOOD and Pat Cummins were there, as well as his fellow NSW Nic Maddinson team and Sean Abbott and the group posed for pictures next to the beach with our partners. Many of his teammates from Starc of Australia compete in the Premier League in India, the tournament fast bowler is not found, as he continues his recovery from ankle surgery. Healy Commonwealth Bank Southern Stars teammate Ellyse Perry also took the Instagram, Healy share the photo with the words: "My sister (another man) married today and looked absolutely amazing," Starc and Healy first met nine years, playing against each other junior Cricket Association in the Northern District. Later it was divided gate-keeping function with low 11s representative team led by Paul Starc father. They played together for about six years before he moved to Healy Cricket women, their strong friendship long before romance blossomed.

"Shortly before his first tour of Australia in India (in October 2010) was a period of two to three weeks, in which more or less time every day," said Healy News Ltd in 2013. "Just before flying we ask that happening, and if it's really happening. it's like they just got into it, to be friends at this just happened over a period of time before.. "Healy represented Australia in cricket limited overs before the pair were a couple, but they were there for the opening of another test. When their schedules allow, it is not uncommon for one another in the stands cheering on. However, make it a point not to let the cricket dominate in his personal life, though, as any couple who do not speak their jobs.

"We have a lot of cricket does not say," Healy said in a previous life at home with Starc year. "He really finds its way on TV a fair bit, especially with the Big Bash and in the domestic cricket in the country." We try to leave aside our cricket coaches and teammates, when we're on tour, and when I get home is good to have someone else to talk out of the game. "Perhaps you remember that cricket is played, when times get tough." We are obviously in a very unique position. It's good to have someone who understands what is happening. "But not too much cricket talk about around the table, it is more than other interests we have in common.