Saudi Arabia to send Turkey $50 million in aid

Saudi Arabia announced on Thursday that it will send $50 million in aid to the Turkey's earthquake victims.

According to the official SPA news agency, King Abdullah has pledged to send the provisions to help Turkey in its efforts to cope with the consequences of the 7.2 magnitude temblor that shook the eastern province of Van on Sunday. The quake left 534 dead and 2,300 wounded. (AFP)