Mr. Khashoggi’s case underscores the complexities of Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s coming visit to eight Arab nations in the Middle East, where he will discuss strategies to contain Iran.
Tag: Assassinations and Attempted Assassinations
Philippine Mayor Was Behind Congressman’s Killing, Police Say
A mayor ordered the Dec. 22 assassination of a lawmaker who was his political rival, and one of the men hired to carry it out has been arrested, the police said.
Saudi Arabia Seeks Death Penalty for 5 Suspects in Khashoggi Killing
Despite international scrutiny, the kingdom provided no new information on its agents’ roles in the death of the dissident Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul.
Video on Turkish TV Is Said to Show Khashoggi’s Remains Being Moved
The television network A Haber broadcast footage of the residence of Saudi Arabia’s consul general in Istanbul, and of men carrying large suitcases inside.
Colombia Investigates a Possible Plot to Assassinate President, Official Says
Foreign Minister Carlos Holmes offered few details in a video address Saturday night, but said several Venezuelans had been arrested recently with assault weapons.
Saudi King Shakes Up Cabinet, Keeping Power in Son’s Hands
Allies of the crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, were among those promoted, despite the war in Yemen and the death of the dissident columnist Jamal Khashoggi.
Pakistani Party Blames Security Establishment for Killing of Former Lawmaker
The political party M.Q.M., which has controlled the politics of the city of Karachi for decades, said one of its former lawmakers, Syed Ali Raza Abidi, was assassinated.
South Africa Killings Should Be Investigated, Anti-Corruption Agency Says
The agency called on the police to investigate the killings of three politicians who accused rivals of diverting money from a renovation project.
Alexander Perepilichny, Russian Whistle-Blower, Likely Died of Natural Causes, Coroner Rules
Despite earlier indications of poisoning, a British coroner ruled that a key witness in the Magnitsky fraud case in fact had died of natural causes.
Saudi Arabia Denounces U.S. Senate’s Response to Khashoggi Murder
The Foreign Ministry in Riyadh criticized an American resolution that blamed Prince Mohammed bin Salman for the killing of a Saudi dissident.