World Reacts With Skepticism To Saudi Confirmation Of Jamal Khashoggi's Death
Saudi officials initially claimed that the journalist, who had been missing since Oct. 2, left their consulate in Istanbul alive.
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Saudis Confirm Khashoggi's Death
Saudi Arabian officials confirmed the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who had been missing for 18 days, in a statement issued Saturday morning local time.
Saudi Arabia's Deep Influence In The U.S.
The Trump administration is struggling to find a way to respond to the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Part of what's complicating the situation are extensive Saudi ties to the U.S.
Report: UAE Hired American Mercenaries
NPR's Scott Simon talks to BuzzFeed News reporter Aram Roston about his report that Americans with special forces experience worked as mercenaries for foreign powers.
How Might Trump Administration Respond To Khashoggi's Confirmed Death?
President Trump has indicated he wanted to wait for investigations to be completed on the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi before deciding how the U.S. would respond.
Saudi State TV: Journalist Jamal Khashoggi Is Dead
Saudi officials confirmed the death of Khashoggi early Saturday local time. According to a report on state TV, he was killed in a fight that broke out during a visit to the Saudi consulate in Turkey.
Jamal Khashoggi's Complicated History With The Saudi Royal Family
For generations, the Khashoggi family has had close ties to the Saudi royals. Over a long career, Jamal Khashoggi was a loyalist who worked for the monarchy — and a critic who urged reform.
Khashoggi Case Intensifies Strained Turkish-Saudi Relations
As the two countries jointly investigate the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, Turkey continues to leak damning details implicating the Saudis.
U.N. Calls For End To Virginity Tests
The tests are traumatic and unreliable, the United Nations said in a statement this week. In Afghanistan, there's a campaign to bring the practice to a halt.
U.N. Calls For Khashoggi Investigation
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly asks the U.N.'s David Kaye about his call for an international investigation into the disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi — and how the U.N. would conduct one.