All eyes on Kingdom as Abdullah’s absence sparks speculation on circles of power and influence


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Issue 890 - 26 Nov 2010 | 6 minute read

King Abdullah’s medical treatment in the US and the return home of ageing princes Sultan and Salman have pushed the issue of succession to the fore – as the state news agency does its best to reassure observers

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