Merkel: No arms sales to Saudi until ‘monstrous’ killing cleared up
German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday called the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul a “monstrosity” and vowed to halt German arms exports to Saudi Arabia until the case is cleared up.
White House aide says we want full details on Khashoggi death
The United States wants to know all the details of how Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was killed and talks on that are continuing with Saudi authorities, U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton was quoted as saying on Monday.
How the man behind Khashoggi murder ran the killing via Skype
He ran social media for Saudi Arabia’s crown prince. He masterminded the arrest of hundreds of his country’s elite. He detained a Lebanese prime minister. And, according to two intelligence sources, he ran journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s brutal killing at…
Turkey not allowed to search parked Saudi car in Istanbul on Monday: NTV
Turkish authorities were prevented from searching a parked Saudi diplomatic car in Istanbul on Monday because they were not given permission from the consulate, private broadcaster NTV said.
UK foreign minister: Saudi claim on Khashoggi death not credible
British foreign minister Jeremy Hunt said on Monday it was not credible for Saudi authorities to claim that journalist Jamal Khashoggi died in a fight.
U.S. coalition says it struck Islamic State fighters in Syria mosque
The U.S.-led coalition fighting Islamic State militants in Syria said it struck a mosque on Monday that was being used by the group as a command center, the second such incident in less than a week.
Armenian parliament votes down changes to electoral code
The Armenian parliament on Monday voted down changes to the country’s electoral code ahead of an early election expected to be held in December.
U.S. warships pass through Taiwan Strait amid China tensions
The United States sent two warships through the Taiwan Strait on Monday in the second such operation this year, as the U.S. military increases the frequency of transits through the strategic waterway despite opposition from China.
UK’s May tries to calm Brexit rebels, says deal almost done
Prime Minister Theresa May urged restive lawmakers to back her in the final stages of Britain’s exit from the European Union, saying talks were in their most difficult phase even if a deal was close.
India’s Congress will not name Gandhi as PM candidate in election battle
India’s main opposition Congress party said on Monday it would not name its leader Rahul Gandhi as the prime ministerial candidate of an alliance seeking to defeat Prime Minister Narendra Modi in next year’s general election.
