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Gulf Arab states face obstacles to unity push

Angus McDowall Reuters May 11, 2012

RIYADH (Reuters) - Gulf Arab leaders meeting on Monday will discuss closer union between their six states because of what they see as growing threats from Iran and al Qaeda after the Arab uprisings, but significant political obstacles loom.