Reformist quits Saudi council

A PROMINENT half-brother of Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah has resigned from the Allegiance Council, the body responsible for overseeing succession in the kingdom.

By The Newsroom

Published 17th Nov 2011, 00:00 BST

Prince Talal bin Abdulaziz, father of billionaire Alwaleed bin Talal, is considered one of the most vocal supporters of reform in the ruling al-Saud dynasty.