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Top Saudi Official Ousted, Dozens of Princes Detained

by Associated Press

   RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA --

   Saudi Arabia's King Salman has removed a prominent prince who headed
   the National Guard, replaced the economy minister and announced the
   creation of a new anti-corruption committee.

   The Saudi-owned Al-Arabiya news channel also reported late Saturday
   that dozens of princes and former ministers were detained in a new
   anti-corruption probe headed by the kingdom's powerful Crown Prince
   Mohammed bin Salman. No further details were immediately given.

   The king ousted from power one of the country's highest-level royals,
   relieving Prince Miteb bin Abdullah of his post as head of the National
   Guard. Prince Miteb was once considered a contender for the throne.

   The monarch also replaced Minister of Economy and Planning Adel Fakeih
   with his deputy, Mohammad al-Tuwaijri.