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The Emir of Kuwait dies at the age of 78 and is succeeded by an ailing 76 years old distant cousin.

King Fahad dies at the age of 84 and is succeeded by his 83 year old brother The new Crown prince is 78 years old.

President Mubarak is 77 years old and starting his fifth term, with no Vice Presidents in sight.

Compare this with the recently elected grandmother in Liberia (67), or the upcoming President of Chile (55), and soon to be President of Finland (63)