Saudi King’s Son Plotted Effort to Oust His Rival The heir to the throne, Mohammed bin Nayef was held in a palace in Mecca and forced to yield to Mohammed bin Salman, 31, who became the new crown prince. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:U.S. Escalates Online Attacks on Russia’s Power GridTrump Renews Feud With London Mayor, Calling Him a ‘Disaster’Bribes and Backdoor Deals Help Foreign Firms Sell to China’s HospitalsHong Kong Protest Live Updates: City Braces for More DemonstrationsAmanda Knox, Tearful and Angry, Speaks in Italy, Years After Murder AcquittalSpain Blocks Jailed Catalan Leader From Joining European Parliament