King cuts short visit to US

By JT - Feb 03,2015 - Last updated at Feb 03,2015

AMMAN –– His Majesty King Abdullah on Tuesday cut short his visit to the US to return home following the release of news of the burning to death of pilot Muath Kasasbeh by Daesh terrorist group.

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