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Saudi King Appoints His 31-Year-Old Son As Crown Prince Over Cousin

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Mohammed bin Salman has been promoted to crown prince and heir to the throne of Saudi Arabia in a shock move by King Salman. It comes after a suspected power struggle between 31-year-old Salman, who was previously deputy crown prince and defence minister, and his cousin Mohammed bin Nayef, who he is replacing. Salman, nicknamed … Read more

New Heir To Saudi Throne Holds Power Beyond His Years

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Saudi Arabia’s hard-charging Mohammed bin Salman, named crown prince on Wednesday, holds unusual power for a man of just 31, so much so that diplomats nickname him “Mr Everything”. The son of King Salman has risen to become Saudi Arabia’s most influential and prominent figure since being named second-in-line to the throne in early 2015. … Read more