Special Report

King Fahd bin Abdulaziz al-Saud passed away at about 6 a.m. (local time) (0300GMT) Monday morning.

Crown Prince Abdullah appointed new ruler

Funeral expected to take place Tuesday

Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Defense and Aviation, named heir apparent

Related Resources:

Royal Court announces death of King Fahd, Crown Prince Abdullah proclaimed King

King Fahd, Man of Maddening Contradictions - Washington Post - Obituary by Thomas Lippman

Saudi King Fahd modernized kingdom while balancing with tradition and orthodox Islam - International Herald Tribune

Obituary: King Fahd - A forceful but flawed ruler - Financial Times - by Robin Allen

Some Facts About King Fahd - CNN

King Fahd of Saudi Arabia dies aged 84 in hospital - Scotsman

Abdullah, the new Saudi king served 10 years as de facto ruler - International Herald Tribune

Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah succeeds throne - Xinhua

Veteran defense minister named heir apparent - Sydney Morning Herald

Arab League chief announces delay of Arab summit following Saudi king death