King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia Dies at 90

King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia died yesterday at the age of 90. He was the fifth of his brothers to take the throne and became king in 2005.He has been suffering from a lung infection.
A statement early on Friday said his 79-year-old half brother, Salman, had become king.His death was announced in a statement broadcast on Saudi state TV.

"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 (Friday - Saudi time)," the statement said.