Saudi King dies aged 90

Saudi state television has reported that King Abdullah has died aged 90.
His expected successor is his 79-year-old half-brother, Prince Salman, who recently has taken on the ailing king’s responsibilities.
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SUBSCRIBESaudi state television has reported that King Abdullah has died aged 90.
His expected successor is his 79-year-old half-brother, Prince Salman, who recently has taken on the ailing king’s responsibilities.
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