New Saudi king announces major government shake-up


Saudi Arabia's new King Salman further cemented his hold on power, with a sweeping shakeup that saw two sons of the late King Abdullah fired, and the heads of intelligence and other key agencies replaced alongside a cabinet shuffle. Top officials from the Ports Authority, the National Anti-Corruption Commission and the kingdom's religious police were among those let go. The new appointments came a week after Salman acceded to the throne following the death of Abdullah, aged about 90.