Saudi Arabia appoints Prince Muqrin as second deputy PM
Posted : Friday, 01 February 2013 05:47AM
RIYADH (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's king has appointed former intelligence chief Prince Muqrin bin Abdulaziz as second deputy prime minister, the state news agency reported on Friday.
Historically, the holder of this post was considered third in line to rule the world's top oil exporter.
(Reporting By Angus McDowall, Writing by Raissa Kasolowsky, Editing by Janet Lawrence)
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