Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz has passed away, aged 90. The
monarch died late last night January 22nd.
His death was announced through a live broadcast on
Saudi TV.
"His Highness
Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and all members of the family and the nation mourn
the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, who passed
away at exactly 1am this morning (Friday - Saudi time)," the statement
said.
Abdullah became king in 2005
after the death of his half-brother King Fahd. The late king's brother, Salman,
79, has been announced as the new ruler of the kingdom.
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