Reuters: Turkish daily names Saudis in Khashoggi case, raising pressure on Riyadh
A pro-government Turkish daily on Wednesday published preliminary evidence from investigators it said identified a 15-member Saudi intelligence team involved in the unexplained disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
The move added pressure on close U.S. ally Riyadh to provide more information on the whereabouts of the prominent critic of Saudi policies, whose disappearance has sparked global concern.
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MIDDLE EAST
Saudi government planned Jamal Khashoggi hit: NY Times.
Syria buffer free of heavy arms as jihadists face deadline.
Turkey says heavy arms pullout completed in Syria's Idlib. Demilitarized zone around Syria's Idlib set up, Turkey says.
Basra unrest tops new Iraqi government agenda.
Turkey agrees to release more water to ease Iraqi shortages.
Trump's sanctions forced Iran's economy into recession, IMF report say.
Lebanon's Hezbollah should get health ministry, senior member says.
ASIA
Afghan casualties from air strikes up 39 percent: UN.
Trump weighing 'three or four' locations for second North Korea summit. Trump says he wants to hold next Kim summit after midterms.
Report: Kim, Pompeo disagree on denuclearization measures.
Report: Kim Jong Un offered 'no comment' on Japan abduction issue.
Taiwan to bolster military in face of China threats.
Pakistan appoints new head of powerful intelligence agency.
China Uighurs: Xinjiang legalises 'reeducation' camps.
Maldives president challenges election defeat.
France sued for 'crimes against humanity' over nuclear tests in South Pacific.
AFRICA
DR Congo to deploy army to protect Ebola funeral workers.
75 bodies found in mass grave near Libya's Sirte.
African Union urges 'restraint' in Cameroon vote spat.
Abubakar to challenge Buhari in Nigeria's presidential race.
Togo opposition leader in Ghana after hunger strike.
Sierra Leone nixes controversial China-funded airport.
Horrific accident in Kenya leaves 50 dead.
EUROPE
UK PM May's possible Brexit deal could be backed by 30-40 Labour lawmakers: Times.
Brexit aside, British troops test ability to reinforce Europe.
Romania's government okays pension overhaul, doubles budget.
Bulgarian arrested in Germany, charged with TV journalist Viktoria Marinova's murder.
Swiss top court knocks down bid to extend banking secrecy.
Pope Francis compares abortion to 'hiring a hit man'.
Sabotage suspected in blasts at Ukraine ammo depot.
Mallorca: Deadly storm ravages Spain's popular tourist destination.
AMERICAS
Hurricane Michael strengthens off Florida coast, authorities brace for 200kph winds.
China trying to sway U.S. vote, poses threat: officials.
US Treasury chief warns China against currency devaluations.
US condemns Venezuela govt 'involvement' in opposition member's death.
Attacks on journalists increase during Nicaragua protests.
Guatemala ex-VP Roxana Baldetti sentenced to 15 years in prison.
Peru opposition leader detained in money laundering probe: lawyer.
Canada: Trudeau on back foot as frustration builds over PM's climate strategy.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Al-Shabaab says it has killed British ‘spy’ in Somalia.
China revises controversial anti-terror regulations.
Al Shabaab attack kills two Kenyan teachers.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
IMF: Risks to global financial system rise.
EU pushes for new tax on tech giants 'by Christmas'.
Virgin Galactic to be in space 'in weeks,' owner Branson says.
1 comment:
If you are part of a 15-member gang to perform a hit on a journalist, and to subsequently dismember him, you know you have hit rock bottom as a human. How these guys go on, I cannot even imagine
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