King puts already powerful son first in line to succeed him, ... RIYADH, Saudi Arabia -- Saudi Arabia's King Salman on Wednesday appointed his 31-year-old son, Mohammed bin Salman, ...

Saudi Arabia's King Salman named his son as the country's new crown prince, the country's state news agency said Wednesday, a move that carries far-reaching implications for the monarchy and the ...

The son who would be the Saudis’ king? September 8, 2015 More than 9 years ago. President Obama, right, meets with King Salman of Saudi Arabia in the Oval Office on Friday.

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman on Wednesday appointed his 31-year-old son Mohammed bin Salman as crown prince, placing him first-in-line to the throne and removing the country’s counterterr… ...

Saudi King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman reportedly called the son of slain Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi on Sunday to express their condolences. The state-run Saudi Press Agency c… ...

Saudi Arabia's Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has been promoted to crown prince, replacing his cousin in a sudden announcement that confirms King Salman's 31-year-old son as next ruler of ...

SAUDI Arabia’s King Salman on Wednesday appointed his 31-year-old son Mohammed bin Salman as crown prince, placing him firmly as first-in-line to the throne and removing the country’s counter ...

Mohammad Bin Salman, son of Saudi Arabia's king, is the new crown prince and first in line to the throne. The person he replaced is his older cousin, who had been a widely respected interior minister.

Critics of Saudi Arabia’s royal heir Mohammad bin Salman have in recent weeks turned to the crown prince’s father, hoping the 82-year-old king would rein in his son’s ambitions after the ...

Half a world apart, in a theocratic monarchy and a democracy, a king and a president are relying on their 30-something son and son-in-law to help consolidate power and push their policies.

Saudi Arabia's King Salman has appointed his son, Mohammed bin Salman, as crown prince, replacing his nephew, Mohammed bin Nayef, as first in line to the throne. WSJ's Niki Blasina explains who he ...