King Fahd, whose actions to strengthen the oil kingdom's ties with the United States brought down the wrath of Islamic militants, was taken to a Riyadh hospital Friday apparently suffering from ...

Saudi Arabia’s King Fahd, who moved his country closer to the United States but ruled in name only since suffering a stroke a decade ago, has died, Saudi officials said. He was 84.

Key dates in life of Saudi Arabian King Fahd: —1923: Born, son of King Abdul Aziz, founder of modern Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. —1945: Member of Saudi delegation at signing of U.N. Charter ...

Aug. 1, 2005 — -- Saudi Arabia's King Fahd, ruler of the world's top oil-producing nation, died early today, the Saudi royal court said. He was said to be 84 years old. "With all sorrow and ...

Saudi Arabia's King Fahd, a key U.S. ally in the Middle East, died Monday at age 84. Following a background report, two experts discuss the late king's legacy and what lies ahead for for Saudi Arabia.

Chest X-rays taken Sunday showed that King Fahd is recovering from the pneumonia for which he was hospitalized, a medical official said. The king's condition was "stable and improving" and his ...

Saudi King Fahd, whose oil-rich kingdom became a close U.S. ally during his 23-year rule, was reported ‘stable and improving’ Sunday. The king’s temperature was back to normal but he ...

King Fahd (l) in 1994 and Crown Prince Abdullah in 1997 1 August 2005 (RFE/RL) -- Saudi Arabia's ailing King Fahd has died.

A portion of a Tuesday, August 2, 2005 newscast from state-run Saudi TV with coverage of that day's funeral for Saudi King Fahd was shown. King Fahd died Monday, August 1, 2005 in Riyadh. Crown ...