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Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz arrives at Heathrow Airport in west London in this October 29, 2007 file photo. (Reuters/Dylan Martinez)
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An image grab taken from Saudi state TV on January 23, 2015 shows Saudi Arabia’s new King Salman in his first public address, in the Saudi capital Riyadh. (AFP/Saudi TV)
King Salman calls for national unity, appoints new Crown and Deputy Crown Prince
Riyadh, Asharq Al-Awsat—New Saudi King Salman Bin Abdulaziz has called for national unity and solidarity following the death of King Abdullah, moving quickly to appoint a new Crown Prince and Deputy Crown Prince. He pledged no change in the Kingdom’s direction,...Caption:
Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah speaks with US Secretary of State John Kerry before their meeting in Rawdat Khurayim, a secluded royal hunting retreat in Saudi Arabia on January 5, 2014. (AP Photo/Brendan Smialowsk)
World leaders pay tribute to Saudi King Abdullah
London, Asharq Al-Awsat—Dignitaries are gathering in Riyadh today for the funeral of the late Saudi King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz, as tributes pour in from across the world. US President Barack Obama paid his respects to the Saudi monarch, praising King Abdullah’s...Caption:
An image grab taken from Saudi state TV on January 23, 2015 shows mourners around the body of Saudi King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz during his funeral procession at Prince Turki Bin Abdullah mosque in Riyadh. (AFP Photo/HO/Saudi TV)
Saudi Arabia mourns death of King Abdullah
Riyadh, Asharq Al-Awsat—Saudi nationals across the Kingdom are mourning the passing of King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz following his death in the early hours of Friday morning. He is succeeded by King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, who in his first statement as Saudi...Caption:
A Shiite Houthi militiaman wearing uniform confiscated from the Yemeni army sits on a government tank in the area around the presidential palace in the capital Sanaa, on January 22, 2015. (AFP/Mohammed Huwais)