World IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : U.S. Glad Saudi King Has Resumed Duties
From Times Wire Reports
The United States expressed pleasure that King Fahd of Saudi Arabia has resumed his duties after an illness and said it looks forward to many years of cooperation with him. The 74-year-old king, who is diabetic, overweight and walks with a cane, handed over affairs of state to Crown Prince Abdullah 7 1/2 weeks ago following a stroke. But Wednesday night he announced his return to the helm, puzzling many who had thought it unlikely he would do so.
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