Saudi KING ABDULLAH Hospitalization Sends Stocks Tumbling.
Summary: King could change, new King can do (almost) anything he wants, including changing oil policy The Saudi market collapsed 6.5% today on Saudi Press Agency reports that King Abdullah was admitted to hospital for��.
Saudi King Abdullah Is Dead
Crown Prince Salman has been named the new king. King Abdullah assumed the throne in 2005 as the countrys sixth king. Salman, 79, is Abdullahs half-brother and has been making appearances and speeches on behalf of the late king for the last couple .
Oil Volatile After Twitter Hoax About The Death Of Saudi.
Oil prices surged as rumors abound on social media over the health of Saudi Arabias King Abdullah. The Saudi ruler is battling pneumonia in a hospital in Riyadh. Prince Salman, the kingdoms defense minister and heir��.
Obamas Statement on Death of Saudi King Abdullah
Following is the full text of President Barack Obamas statement on Thursday on the death of Saudi Arabias King Abdullah:
A Military Man and Now Jordans New Ruler
The clearest and most dramatic sighting Jordanians had of their new King came suddenly last May, when gunmen who had murdered an Iraqi diplomat and at least 11 other people were found holed up outside town. With news cameras rolling, a squad of Kevlar-vested army commandos attacked the hideout, their tousled-haired leader exchanging fire with the fugitives in a battle that left one of them dead and the three others in custody.. Profile of Abdullah II, 37, Jordans new King; photo (M)
Tradition Saves Camels’ Spot in Jordan’s Desert Forces
Jordans Royal Desert Forces, descended from a camel corps, still rely on the animals for work like catching smugglers and recovering stolen cars on rough terrain.. Jordan’s Royal Desert Forces, descended from a camel corps founded in 1920s, still use camels for transportation while patrolling sparsely populated desert areas of the country; many members of this 4,000-man-strong branch of national police force hail from Jordans Bedouin tribes, key Arab ally of the United States, despite turmoil roiling its neighbors.
King of Saudi Arabia dies at 90 | KFOR.com
SAUDI ARABIA ��� King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia died from pneumonia at the age of 90 on Friday. Abdullahs half-brother Deputy Prime Minister Salman bin Abdul Aziz immediately became king after his death. President��.
Abdullah is Dead. ISIS has an opportunity to flip the.
This week the opportunity to attack with a high likelihood of success arrived: The King of Saudi Arabia died today. Unfortunately for the Saudis, King Abdulla died before his Kingdoms gambit to gain control of ISIS paid off.
A STATE VISIT TO BRITAIN BY THE SAUDI KING
. Photo of Saudi Arabian King Abdullah reviewing Horse Guards Parade in London
Saudi Arabias reformer King Abdullah dies
King Abdullahs life spanned from before the birth of modern Saudi Arabia through its emergence as a critical force within the global economy and a leader among Arab and Islamic nations, U.S. President Barack Obama said in a statement.
Saudi Arabias King Abdullah has died, state TV reports.
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia ��� Saudi state TV says King Abdullah, the powerful U.S. ally who joined Washingtons fight against al-Qaida and sought to modernize the ultraconservative Muslim kingdom has died. He was 90. The TV��.
Saudi KING ABDULLAH Dies at Age 90 and Price of Oil Spikes
Saudi Arabia has confirmed that King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz died Thursday night at the age of 90, some say 91, after suffering from pneumonia. It earlier denied the report. The kingdom said that Abdullahs half-brother Salam��.
Saudi King Abdullah dead ��� state TV
Saudi Arabias King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz has died in hospital while undergoing treatment for pneumonia. An official statement has named Saudi Crown Prince Salman the new king. His Highness Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and all members of the .
Mideast and Iran lead talks between Obama and Abdullah
U.S. President Barack Obama has told Jordans King Abdullah that he hopes Tehran will seize the chance for a deal in nuclear talks with western powers, but says Irans intentions are unclear. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
Breaking: Saudi State TV Reports King Abdullah Has Died.
King Abdullah, who took power in 2005 after the death of his half-brother King Fahd, was thought to be 91, although official accounts were unclear. He underwent surgery in the past few years related to a herniated disc.
Jordans King Abdullah visits Capitol Hill
Jordans King Abdullah meet with U.S. lawmakers in Washington. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
Oil Surges in New York After Saudi Arabias King Abdullah Dies
Oil surged after the death of King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia, the biggest producer in the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries. Futures rose as much as 3.1 percent in New York after the Saudi Press Agency announced the death, citing a statement .
Outpouring of Israeli Grief, And Wariness for the Future
With an outpouring of great feeling, Israelis today mourned King Hussein of Jordan, whom they regarded as a mensch in a kaffiyeh, a larger-than-life figure who rose above the enmities of the region to forge with them a genuine peace. He was a model for the entire leadership of the Middle East, for how an enemy can become a friend, President Ezer Weizman said at a televised news conference within minutes of the announcement of the Kings death.. Israelis, who viewed Jordans King Hussein as larger-than-life figure who rose above regional enmities to forge peace with them, mourn his death with outpouring of grief; Pres Ezer Weizman and Prime Min Benjamin Netanyahu laud him; some Israelis are concerned that Jordan, strategic ally, will no longer have leader with Husseins charisma, experience and clout; successor King Abdullah has pledged to reaffirm Husseins commitment to peace effort (M)
Saudi Arabias KING ABDULLAH Dies at 90
Saudi Arabias King Abdullah, the powerful U.S. ally who joined Washingtons fight against al-Qaida and sought to modernize the ultraconservative Muslim kingdom with incremental but significant reforms, including nudging open greater opportunities for .
A Saudi Gamble to See if Seeds of Change Will Grow
King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia has given a university $10 billion, hoping it will draw ideas and students.
Saudi Arabias King Abdullah has died at 90 | Latest News.
Saudi Arabias King Abdullah who sought to modernize the ultraconservative Muslim kingdom died at 90.
Saudi Arabias King Abdullah dies �� TheJournal.ie
His death was confirmed by a royal court statement tonight and reports are now being carried on state TV. It is understood his half brother, Crown Prince Salman, will ascend the throne. King Abdullah had been admitted to��.
Saudi Arabia: Advisers Urge King to Let Women Drive
The Saudi king’s advisory council has recommended that the government lift its ban on female drivers — but only for women over 30, who must be off the road by 8 p.m., cannot wear makeup behind the wheel and require a male relative’s permission, a member of the council said Friday.
Saudi KING ABDULLAH Dies, New Ruler Is Salman
Saudi Arabias King Abdullah died early on Friday and his brother Salman became king, the royal court in the worlds top oil exporter and birthplace of Islam said in an official statement.
The Jewish Press �� �� King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia, Dead.
King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia has died at the age of 91. Crown Prince Salman succeeds the monarch.
Saudi King Abdullah Admitted to Hospital for Tests
Saudi Arabias 90-year-old King Abdullah was admitted to a hospital on Wednesday for medical tests, the official Saudi Press Agency reported.
Saudi King Abdullahs death sets up complex succession process
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia ��� Saudi Arabias King Abdullah bin Adbul Aziz died Thursday evening, setting the stage for a transition of power at a critical moment as the key U.S. ally in the Middle East struggles with falling oil prices and rising Islamist.
Saudi King Abdullah Has Died, Prince Salman Successor
Saudi Arabias King Abdullah, the powerful U.S. ally who fought al-Qaida and sought to modernize the ultraconservative Muslim kingdom, including by nudging open greater opportunities for women, has died. He was 90.
Abdullah of Saudi Arabia, a wily king who embraced limited reform, dies
Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz, the sixth king of Saudi Arabia, who has died most likely at age 90, was a master politician who gained a reputation as a reformer without changing his countrys power structure and maintained good relations with the United.
Jordan Warns Militants Against Harming Pilot
The warning came as the pilots father implored the Islamic State to treat his son as a guest.. Jordan issues threat to Islamic State group should it harm Jordanian pilot First Lt Moaz al-Kasasbeh, who was captured in northern Syria; Kasasbeh is first military member of American-led coalition against group to be captured, and may be used by militants for propaganda purposes or may be executed for revenge.
Saudi Arabias KING ABDULLAH dies
Before the announcement, Saudi television cut to Koranic verses, which often signifies the death of a senior royal. King Abdullah, who was said to be aged about 90, had been in hospital for several weeks suffering from a lung infection. Abdullah came.
Saudi State TV Reports: KING ABDULLAH Has Died at 90
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KING ABDULLAH: Battling ISIS Our Third World War �� CBS DC
Jordans King Abdullah says fighting ISIS and other terror groups is our third world war as he is in Washington to meet with Obama.
Jordans King Said to Back Israeli Ties
King Abdullah of Jordan has told visiting leaders of American Jewish groups that he considers himself a brother of Israel and expects bilateral ties to grow stronger, the delegations leaders said today. Abdullah became King this month after the death of his father, King Hussein, who in 1994 made peace with Israel. The new King spoke briefly to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel at the funeral.. King Abdullah of Jordan tells visiting leaders of American Jewish groups that he considers himself brother of Israel and expects bilateral ties to grow stronger (S)
Saudi Arabias KING ABDULLAH died after a battle with pneumonia
A statement released by the new king read: 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.
The Years Of Abdullah
ANYONE interested in the Near East, even to the limited extent of having enjoyed T.E. Lawrences Revolt in the Desert, will relish the Memoirs of King Abdullah of Transjordan, an exciting story skillfully told.. Memoirs revd
Powerful Saudi Arabia KING ABDULLAH Dies at Age 90
Saudi Arabias King Abdullah, the powerful U.S. ally who fought against al-Qaida and sought to modernize the ultraconservative Muslim kingdom, including by nudging open greater opportunities for women, has died. He was 90.
Saudi Arabias King Abdullah Dies; Witnessed A New Era
Saudi Arabias King Abdullah has died. The health of Abdullah bin Abdulaziz al-Saud had previously been the subject of rumors; word emerged earlier this month that he was indeed ill with a lung infection. Abdullah was 90 years old. He ruled Saudi.
Jordans KING ABDULLAH visits Capitol Hill
Jordans King Abdullah meets with U.S. lawmakers in Washington. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
KING ABDULLAH passes away
BEIRUT: Saudi King Abdullah passed away, the Royal Court announced in a statement read on official Saudi TV early Friday. Prince Salman was named the new King of Saudi Arabia and Prince Muqrin as Crown Prince. The familys Allegiance Council paid .
Saudi Arabias King Abdullah dies, new ruler is brother Salman
Saudi Arabias King Abdullah died early on Friday and his brother Salman became king, the royal court in the worlds top oil exporter and birthplace of Islam said in a statement carried by state television. King Salman has named his half-brother Muqrin.
Saudi Arabias KING ABDULLAH Is Dead, Succeeded by Prince Salman
Saudi Arabia has been left mostly unscathed by the Arab revolts even as the country addressed succession issues. King Abdullah allocated $130 billion in social spending in February and March of 2011 amid popular uprisings that toppled leaders in.
Saudi King Abdullah dies, new ruler is Salman -State TV
Saudi Arabias King Abdullah has died, state television reported early on Friday and his brother Salman became king. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.
World Leaders Pay Respects After the Death of Saudi.
Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz al-Saud U.S. President Barack Obama paid tribute to Saudi Arabias King Abdullah on Friday, hailing the late monarchs contributions to peace in the Middle East and the relationship��.
Saudi KING ABDULLAH dies ��� royal court statement - Rappler
KING ABDULLAH. A file picture dated 06 November 2007 shows King Abdullah ibn Abd al-Aziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia during his meeting with the Italian premier (not pictured) at the Villa Madama in Rome, Italy. Claudio��.
Saudi state TV reports: KING ABDULLAH has died at 90 | New.
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) ��� Saudi state TV says King Abdullah, the powerful U.S. ally who joined Washingtons fight against al-Qaida and sought to modernize the ultraconservative Muslim kingdom has died. He was 90.
Obama to Hold Talks With Jordans KING ABDULLAH
President Barack Obama will hold talks at the White House next week with Jordans King Abdullah, a key U.S. ally in the Middle East.
Saudi KING ABDULLAH passes away
���With great sorrow and grief 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 1 a.m. this morning,��� the Saudi .
Saudi Arabian royal court confirms death of KING ABDULLAH at.
RIYADH (Reuters) ��� Saudi Arabias King Abdullah has died, state television reported early on Friday and his brother Salman became king, it said in a statement attributed to Salman. King Salman has called on the familys��.
King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia
King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia, who has died aged 90, promised much but accomplished little. By the time he came to the throne in 2005, he was 81 years old. And though he had gained considerable experience as acting monarch after his brother King .
Cautious King Took Risks In Straddling Two Worlds
King Hussein of Jordan, who died yesterday at 63, successfully straddled two worlds in more than four tumultuous decades on the throne. Cautious by instinct and habit, King Hussein took pride in his Western impulses and his Arab roots, though he acknowledged that the combination sometimes produced policies that even admirers criticized as erratic and conflicting.. Obituary of Jordans King Hussein, who died at age 63; cites his twin legacies of peace with neighbors, including Israel, and fairly tolerant, stable society at home; chronology of events in Husseins life; map; photos (L)
Saudi Arabias Reformer King Abdullah Dies at Age 90 | KTLA
Saudi Arabias King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz al Saud has died, according to an announcement on Saudi state TV. He was 90. Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, King of Saudi Arabia, addresses a General Assembly meeting on��.