White House calls for justice in Khashoggi case, lawmakers criticize Saudi statement
The White House said on Friday it would press for justice after Saudi Arabia announced that journalist Jamal Khashoggi had died in the kingdom’s consulate in Istanbul and that 18 Saudis had been arrested in connection with his death.
Trump says Saudi explanation on Khashoggi’s death credible
President Donald Trump said on Friday that Saudi Arabia’s explanation for how journalist Jamal Khashoggi died at its consulate in Istanbul was credible.
Saudi crown prince had no knowledge of ‘specific’ Khashoggi operation: source
Saudi Arabia’s crown prince had no knowledge of the specific operation that resulted in the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the kingdom’s consulate in Istanbul this month, a Saudi official familiar with the investigation said on Friday.
U.N. secretary-general ‘deeply troubled’ by Saudi journalist’s death
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is “deeply troubled” by the confirmation by Riyadh of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s death, a United Nations spokesman said on Friday.
Honduran president offers to help return Honduran migrants in Guatemala
Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez said on Twitter on Friday he had requested permission from Guatemala’s government to send civil protection agents to help Hondurans in Guatemala and was seeking transport for those wishing to return home.
Senator Graham says he’s skeptical of Saudi explanation on Khashoggi
Republican U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, who has been sharply critical of Saudi Arabia after the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, said on Friday he was highly skeptical of the Saudi explanation for Khashoggi’s death.
White House, noting Saudi announcement on Khashoggi, says will press for justice
The White House said on Friday in a statement it had seen the announcement of Saudi Arabia’s probe into the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi and would continue to press for “justice that is timely, transparent, and in accordance with all due process…
Vietnam dissident ‘Mother Mushroom’ describes prison hunger strikes
A Vietnamese dissident known as “Mother Mushroom” went on hunger strike three times during her imprisonment before Hanoi released her, she said on Friday after arriving in the United States.
Liberia launches investigation into U.S. charity after rape allegations
Liberia’s government has launched an investigation into U.S. charity More Than Me (MTM) following allegations that a founding staff member raped several children in its care, government ministers said on Friday.
Saudi Arabia admits Khashoggi died in consulate, fires two senior officials
– Saudi Arabia said on Saturday that Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi has died, and said it fired two senior officials over the incident that has provoked an international outcry and strained relations between Riyadh and the West.
