The death of Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Nayef bin Abdul-Aziz on Saturday means that — for the second time in less than a year — the key Western ally must pick an heir to the 88-year-old King Abdullah, who has already outlived two designated successors. Nayef, who was named the king-in-waiting in November, had been out of the country since late May, when he went on a trip described as a "personal vacation" that would include medical tests. He travelled abroad frequently in recent years for tests, but authorities have never given details on any ailments.
Saudi succession decisions come at crucial time
Sat, 16 Jun 2012 19:57:29 GMT
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