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King Salman's long-time personal bodyguard shot dead

Faghm was transferred to hospital but died from his wounds (left) [Photo: Courtesy]

The personal bodyguard of Saudi Arabia's King Salman was shot dead by a friend after a row, according to state TV.

Major General Abdul Aziz al-Faghm, the King's long term bodyguard, was shot while at a private residence in the western city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

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