Saudi King Fahd Dies - major loss for the Muslim World
AlJazeera: Arab and world leaders have mourned the death of Saudi King Fahd bin Abdul Aziz as a major loss for the Muslim world. Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, who called for the Arab summit in Sharm al-Shaikh to discuss the threat of regional terrorism after deadly bombings last month in the Egyptian resort, ordered three days of mourning nationwide. "The kingdom has lost an honourable son and one of its dearest leaders... History will remember the great and numerous achievements he accomplished for the sake of the holy sites, his people and his nation," a statement said. Jordan's King Abdullah, who was on his way to London for talks with British Prime Minister Tony Blair when Fahd's death was announced, decreed a 40-day period of mourning at the royal court. "The Arab and Muslim world has lost an exceptional leader who did not spare any effort in order to unify Arab and Muslim ranks and defend their identity," King Abdullah said in a message of condolence. In Beirut, the government ordered three days of mourning and the closure of public buildings on Tuesday to "honour the memory of a great man who always gave support to Lebanon".
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