Saudi King Abdullah, the Allegiance Council, role and successionnote

Saudi King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz underwent a successful back surgery earlier this week. He is said to have discussed the role of the Allegiance Council with his brothers who came to see him last night (October 19, 2011) at hospital. The following 534-word report sheds light his meeting with his brothers and tells why he brought up the subject of the Allegiance Council and how he approaches it. It also tells what about the succession issue too.