Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Is Dead

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

King Abdullah was 90 and his 79-year old half-brother, Salman has taken over his throne to become king. Saudis in their numbers have turned also turned to twitter to pay tribute to the late monarch.