Saudi King in hospital for tests

Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah has been admitted to hospital for medical tests.

Wed, 31 Dec, 2014 - 10:55

Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah has been admitted to hospital for medical tests.

The king was admitted to the National Guard’s King Abdulaziz Medical City hospital in the capital Riyadh, according to the official Saudi Press Agency, citing a royal statement.

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