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Most Middle East Governments Congratulate Biden Following Announcement of US
Election Results

Edward Yeranian

   CAIRO - The projected election of Joe Biden as the 46th U.S. president
   is receiving a generally positive reaction from most Middle Eastern
   governments, although several Gulf States which had close ties to
   outgoing President Donald Trump reacted cautiously. '¯'¯

   Syrian state television announced Joe Biden's victory over U.S.
   President Donald Trump while avoiding kudos or criticism for either
   man. Government daily Al- Thawra noted that Biden vowed to "move away
   from the 'hostile language' of his predecessor," Trump.

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