Saudi Arabia's 'reformer' King Abdullah dies aged 90

Saudi King, Abdullah bin Abdulaziz is dead. He died early hours of yesterday at the hospital he has been receiving treatment for the past few weeks for lung infections.

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.Abdullah became king in 2005 after the death of his half-brother King Fahd. The late king's brother, Salman, 79, has been announced as the new ruler of the kingdom.