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Eugene

(61,894 posts)
Fri Jan 2, 2015, 08:34 PM Jan 2015

Saudi King Abdullah suffering from pneumonia

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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Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-30659909
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Saudi King Abdullah suffering from pneumonia (Original Post) Eugene Jan 2015 OP
And we should care because? If he pops off, will anything change? nt valerief Jan 2015 #1
Pneumonia, the "old man's friend". n/t ColesCountyDem Jan 2015 #2
Karma is a cruel mistress. Jesus Malverde Jan 2015 #3

Jesus Malverde

(10,274 posts)
3. Karma is a cruel mistress.
Sat Jan 3, 2015, 09:52 PM
Jan 2015

All those trillions in the family bank and a little bitty virus or bacteria takes you down.

Release the 28 pages now!

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