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US caught between ‘democracy’ and military interests

US caught between ‘democracy’ and military interests

The incident, in which at least five civilians were killed and many more seriously injured, was certain to sharply raise longstanding political tensions in the tiny, strategically located Gulf kingdom, which is home to the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet and adjoins oil colossus, Saudi Arabia. The US Secretary of State, (CLinton) has shown “deep concerns” […]