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epa04579855 A handout photograph made available by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) shows new Saudi King, Salman bin Abdul Aziz (R) receiving dignitaries, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 23 January 2015. Saudi King Abdullah died in the early hours of 23 January, aged 90, after ruling since 2005 though he had been defacto ruler since 1995 […]
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Saudi King Abdullah waves to reporters following his arrival at 10 Downing Street in London in 2007. (EPA/Andy Rain)
Opinion: The Passing of a Decisive King
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has bidden farewell to King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz, may he rest in peace. He was a King who was beloved by his people, and who reciprocated that love and appreciation to Saudi Arabia and its people. Saudi Arabia saw a quick and smooth...Caption:
Saudi Arabia’s new King Salman Bin Abdulaziz (C) is greeted by well-wishers during the pledge of allegiance ceremony at Governance Palace in Riyadh on January 23, 2015. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Saudis pledge allegiance to new King, crown princes
Riyadh, Asharq Al-Awsat—Prominent Saudi Arabian scholars, officials and citizens pledged allegiance to King Salman Bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince Muqrin Bin Abdulaziz and Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Naif at the Governance Palace in Riyadh on Friday evening....Caption:
Opinion: Saudi succession ensures stability
As the people of Saudi Arabia, from the Crown Prince downwards, prayed for the recovery of our dear King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud who was admitted to hospital in late December last year, speculations and predictions about the future of the ruling House of Saud...Caption:
Yemeni protesters shout slogans during a rally in Sana’a against the control of the capital by Houthi rebels on January 24, 2015. (AFP Photo/Mohammed Huwais)