Obama to discuss counterterrorism with Saudi, other Gulf nations

U.S. President Barack Obama will talk next week with leaders in Saudi Arabia and other countries in the Gulf about recent agreements on counterterrorism and streamlining the transfer of defence capabilities to U.S. partners in the region, a White House official said on Thursday. Obama will travel next week to Saudi Arabia to participate in a meeting with leaders in the Gulf. Details about agreements with Gulf countries on cooperation on counterterrorism, and defending against cyber threats will