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.
Saudi King Salman orders formation of committee headed by crown prince: SPA
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has ordered the restructuring of the command of the general intelligence agency under the supervision of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the official Saudi press agency said on Saturday.
Fugitive Peruvian judge captured in Spain
A fugitive Peruvian Supreme Court justice accused of leading a criminal group that infiltrated the country’s judicial system was captured in Madrid on Friday and held on remand by Spanish authorities.
Saudi Arabia says journalist Khashoggi died after fight in consulate
Saudi Arabia said on Saturday preliminary results of investigations showed U.S.-based journalist Jamal Khashoggi died in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul after a fight with people he met there, state media reported.
Bolton readies Moscow visit amid U.S. concerns about missile treaty
President Donald Trump’s national security adviser, John Bolton, will visit Moscow next week for talks that may include telling Russian officials that the United States plans to withdraw from the landmark Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty.
