Abdullah Gives Obama Advice on Enhancing U.S. Image in Mideast

In their closed-door meeting Tuesday, the Jordanian King says evenhanded policies would boost U.S. credibility in the region, according to a royal palace statement. Adds that Palestinian statehood is essential for ending the Arab-Israeli conflict. The two met at Beit Al-Urdun, the King's residence, in Amman. They later ate dinner together with the delegation. Then, Abdullah drove Obama to the airport in his Mercedes 600.