Saudi newspapers today underlined the importance of the visit of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah Ibn Abdul-Aziz to Washington and his meeting with President Barack Obama. The following are the major headlines in the newspapers: - King Abdullah in Washington to bolster Saudi-U.S. Partnership - King Abdullah underlines strength of the international growth - Implementing strong surveillance systems is more suitable than levying taxes on financial institutions, says King Abdullah - King and his Deputy offer condolences to President of Lithuania - King Abdullah's participation in Toronto summit embodies the Kingdom's economic and political status, says Vice Custodian of The Two Holy Mosques Prince Sultan - The Council of Ministers approves regulations of electronic dealings - Vice Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Prince Sultan to patronize ceremony of honoring graduates of Dar-al-hikma on Sunday - Prince Naif receives consultative commission for project of scientific books - Prince Naif to patronize graduation ceremony at King Fahd security college on Wednesday - Escalation of tension between Hamas and Egypt - Israeli army's penetration into South Gaza strip - Eight civilians and five soldiers killed in Afghanistan - 60 persons killed in a blast in South Pakistan - Iran may acquire nuclear weapons within two years, says CIA's director - Turkey bars air space to Israeli military plane - Start of presidential elections in Burundi - Czech President appoints a right-winger as Premier - U.S. Judiciary reiterates the right of the Americans to carry weapons --MORE
