Saudi Arabia - Elderly King hospitalized with pneumonia - in stable condition on breathing tube - died January 22, 2014

[sharon sanders]

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Friday, 2 January 2015

?After the necessary medical tests by the medical team, it became apparent that there was a lung infection that required the insertion of a tube to aid with breathing on a temporary basis this evening,? according to a statement from the royal court carried on the Saudi Press Agency

http://english.alarabiya.net/en/News...yal-Court.html

[sharon sanders]

Riyadh 11 t first sale in 1436, corresponding to January 2, 2015, SPA released today by the Royal Court issued the following statement: "a statement from the Royal Court," a continuation of the approach to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud - may God preserve him - which is based on transparency in every matter related to public affairs, it is, and after the necessary medical examinations by the medical team, it was the presence of pneumonia show summoned put Assistant tube to breathe temporarily, this evening Friday, 03/11/1436 e have culminated in this procedure, and praise be to Allah stability and success. God save server Two Holy Mosques from all harm and clothe health and wellness dress. // // ended 18:16 ITM

http://www.spa.gov.sa/

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[sharon sanders]

Apparently the King is giving a live speech. The Saudi Press Agency says he is still on a breathing tube so.... ??



Al Arabiya English @AlArabiya_Eng ? 2m2 minutes ago

#BreakingNews: #Saudi king: "We will deal with the challenges of the oil market will of solid will"





Al Arabiya English @AlArabiya_Eng ? 8m8 minutes ago

LIVE: #Saudi king's speech: "We live in a region with many crises and challenges"

[sharon sanders]

Died.


Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah Is Dead, Succeeded by Prince Salman

By Wael Mahdi and Deema Almashabi Jan 22, 2015 6:27 PM ET

SSaudi Arabia’s King Abdullah died and has been succeeded by Prince Salman, state-run Saudi media reported, citing the royal court.

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http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2015-0...amed-king.html