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Saudi King Abdullah suffering from pneumonia [View all]
Source: BBC
2 January 2015 Last updated at 16:43 GMT
Saudi King Abdullah suffering from pneumonia
Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah is suffering from a lung infection and has been breathing with the aid of a tube, Saudi officials have said.
The monarch, who is said to be aged about 90, was admitted to hospital on Wednesday for medical checks.
King Abdullah, who came to the throne in 2005, has suffered frequent bouts of ill health in recent years.
His age and condition has led to increasing focus on the issue of the Saudi royal succession.
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Saudi King Abdullah suffering from pneumonia
Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah is suffering from a lung infection and has been breathing with the aid of a tube, Saudi officials have said.
The monarch, who is said to be aged about 90, was admitted to hospital on Wednesday for medical checks.
King Abdullah, who came to the throne in 2005, has suffered frequent bouts of ill health in recent years.
His age and condition has led to increasing focus on the issue of the Saudi royal succession.
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Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-30659909
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