Prince Ahmed bin Abdulaziz al-Saud, a brother of King Salman (pic), and the monarch’s nephew Prince Mohammed bin Nayef were taken from their homes early yesterday by royal guards after being accused of treason, the Wall Street Journal reported citing unnamed sources. — Bandar Algaloud/Saudi Royal Court handout via Reuters …
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