Saudi Arabia Admits That Jamal Khashoggi Died In Their Saudi Consulate In Istanbul -- News Roundup



Daily Mail: Saudi Arabia says Jamal Khashoggi died in an unexpected 'FISTFIGHT' in Saudi consulate in Turkey, arrests 18 and fires five intelligence officials but will not comment on journalist's missing body - and Trump says he finds the explanation CREDIBLE

* Saudi Arabia has finally admitted journalist Jamal Khashoggi is dead
* Saudi attorney general says Khashoggi died after a fight at the consulate
* 18 suspects - all Saudi nationals - have been held in connection with the case
* Saudi Arabia fired the deputy intelligence chief Ahmed Assiri and Saud al-Qahtani, the royal court adviser regarded as very close to the Crown Prince
* Country is to restructure its intelligence agencies under Prince Mohammed bin Salman after the killing of Khashoggi
* White House said in a statement it is 'saddened' by the death of the Saudi
* President Trump said explanation for Khashoggi's killing is credible

Saudi Arabia has finally admitted that journalist Jamal Khashoggi is dead after offering various explanations for his disappearance two weeks ago.

The country has carried out its own investigation into what happened to the 60-year-old at its own consulate in Istanbul, Turkey and claimed Friday evening he died following an altercation on October 2.

This is the latest claim made by the kingdom, which earlier said Khashoggi had left the consulate alive and well.

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WNU editor: This appointment tells me that Crown Prince Salman, who many suspect ordered this operation, will not be replaced .... Saudi King Salman orders formation of committee headed by crown prince: SPA (Reuters). More Here .... Saudi prince MBS put in charge of intel purge following Khashoggi death (RT).

Saudi Arabia Admits That Jamal Khashoggi Died In Their Saudi Consulate In Istanbul -- News Roundup

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Trump: Saudi arrests in Khashoggi death a ‘good first step’ -- AP
Trump: Saudi explanation of Khashoggi death credible, 'important first step' -- AFP
Trump says Khashoggi death ‘unacceptable’, but he ‘prefers’ to keep defense contracts with Saudis -- RT
Donald Trump says Saudi Arabia's claim that journalist Jamal Khashoggi died in a fight inside consulate is credible -- ABC News Online
US 'saddened' Saudi journalist dead, no mention of action -- AFP
White House calls for justice in Khashoggi case, lawmakers criticize Saudi statement -- Reuters
Senator Graham says he's skeptical of Saudi explanation on Khashoggi -- Reuters
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