Biden Greets Saudi Crown Prince With Handshake at G20, Marking Shift After Khashoggi Killing
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Biden warmly greets Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman with handshake at G20, a contrast from last year's fist bump.
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Biden previously vilified MBS over human rights record including murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
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Shift follows concerns over Iran nuclear deal, oil prices after Ukraine invasion, MBS' future leadership role.
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Leaders announced India-Middle East-Europe rail and shipping corridor at G20.
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Former Washington Post publisher criticized last year's fist bump as giving MBS "unwarranted redemption."