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King Fahd dies as Abdullah becomes Saudi king
King Fahd died in Riyadh after a stroke with Crown Prince Abdullah named king. Abdullah, 81, has led as ruler for a decade and vows reform while balancing royal family posts. Sultan named crown prince, ensuring succession stays within Abdul Aziz's lineage. Oil prices spiked as markets reacted to Fahd's death.
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