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Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah dies at 90

Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz has died at the age of 90 in hospital. 

Saudi state TV says 79-year-old Crown Prince Salman has now officially become king. Prince Muqrin Bin Abdulaziz is the new crown prince. The late monarch had been in hospital for several weeks, suffering from a lung infection. King Abdullah came to power in 2005 and suffered ill health in recent years. The late king's funeral ceremony will be held on Friday afternoon.

 


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