BBC News 24 January 2015 Last updated at 08:18

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World leaders in Saudi tribute visitMourners carry the body of King Abdullah, 23 January 2015

World leaders are due to arrive in Saudi Arabia to pay their respects in person after the death on Friday of King Abdullah.


UK soldiers in AfghanistanSenior army roles likely to be cut

The number of senior British army officers is likely to be cut as part of an overhaul of its command structure.

Sao Paulo's main reservoir system, 24 January 2015Brazil in 'worst water crisis'

Brazil's Environment Minister Izabella Teixeira says the country's most populous states are experiencing their worst water crisis since 1930.

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