Saudi Arabia to bury King Abdullah on Friday
Saudi Arabia will bury King Abdullah in an unmarked grave on Friday, hours after it moved to ensure a smooth transition by appointing a new king and crown prince to quell fears of dynastic instability at a time of regional turmoil. Abdullah's successor, King Salman, now takes over as the ultimate authority in a country that faces unprecedented tumult in the region and difficult long-term domestic challenges compounded by the plunging price of oil. Salman must navigate a white-hot rivalry with Shi'ite Muslim power Iran playing out in Iraq, ...
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