Obama speaks with UAE, Qatar leaders about Egypt concerns
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President Barack Obama on Tuesday spoke by phone to two Middle Eastern allies - Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed of the United Arab Emirates and Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani - to discuss concerns about violent protests in Egypt.
"The President encouraged the UAE to underscore in its engagements with Egyptians the importance of avoiding violence and taking steps to enable dialogue and reconciliation," the White House said in a statement about Obama's call with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed. (Reuters)
