Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah bin
Abdulaziz has passed away, aged 90. The monarch died late last night January
22nd 2015 in his home. His death was announced in a statement broadcast on
Saudi state 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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