U.S. may block British-Saudi jet deal

Friday, April 18, 2008

A $40 billion arms deal between Britain and Saudi Arabia would supply the Saudis with fighter jets. But the deal has been jeopardized by corruption inquiries, and the U.S. could block it. From London, Stephen Beard reports.

fighter jets (BEHROUZ MEHRI/AFP/Getty Images)

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