Saudi Arabia King replaces heir
He also named Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud as Deputy Crown Prince.
"Selecting Prince Mohammed bin Naif bin Abdulaziz Al Saud as Crown Prince, and appointing him as Deputy Premier, Minister of Interior and President of the Council of Political and Security Affairs," Saudi Press Agency reported.
Following the death of King Abdullah, King Salman had acceded to the throne in January this year.
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