Saudi Arabia
Saudi king, crown prince call slain writer Khashoggi’s son
Middle East
October 22, 2018
Saudi king, crown prince call slain writer Khashoggi’s son
ISTANBUL (AP) — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman called the son of Jamal Khashoggi, the kingdom announced early…
Saudi Arabia has ‘no intention’ of 1973 oil embargo replay: TASS
Middle East
October 22, 2018
Saudi Arabia has ‘no intention’ of 1973 oil embargo replay: TASS
LONDON (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia has no intention of unleashing a 1973-style oil embargo on Western consumers and will isolate…
Saudi account of Khashoggi’s death meets growing scepticism
Middle East
October 21, 2018
Saudi account of Khashoggi’s death meets growing scepticism
Saudi Arabia faced a growing chorus of incredulity Sunday over its belated explanation of how critic Jamal Khashoggi died inside…
Germany’s Merkel condemns Khashoggi’s killing, demands Saudis explain
Middle East
October 20, 2018
Germany’s Merkel condemns Khashoggi’s killing, demands Saudis explain
German Chancellor Angela Merkel condemned the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Saudi Arabia’s consulate in Istanbul and said…
Egypt praises Saudi Arabia’s investigations into Khashoggi’s killing
Egypt
October 20, 2018
Egypt praises Saudi Arabia’s investigations into Khashoggi’s killing
Egypt on Saturday praised the findings of preliminary investigations carried out by Saudi Arabia into the case of missing…
Saudi Arabia admits critic Khashoggi killed in Istanbul consulate
Middle East
October 20, 2018
Saudi Arabia admits critic Khashoggi killed in Istanbul consulate
Saudi Arabia admitted on Saturday that critic Jamal Khashoggi was killed inside its Istanbul consulate, saying he died during…
Turkey suggests Khashoggi’s remains taken out of consulate
Middle East
October 19, 2018
Turkey suggests Khashoggi’s remains taken out of consulate
ISTANBUL (AP) — A Turkish official said Friday that investigators are looking into the possibility that the remains of…
French finance minister to shun Saudi conference over missing journalist
Middle East
October 18, 2018
French finance minister to shun Saudi conference over missing journalist
PARIS (Reuters) – French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire added his name to a growing list of government ministers…
Iran calls U.S. efforts to cut its oil exports to zero ‘political bluff’
Middle East
October 17, 2018
Iran calls U.S. efforts to cut its oil exports to zero ‘political bluff’
GENEVA (Reuters) – Statements by the United States that it would reduce Iran’s oil exports to zero are a “political…
Uber extends safety features to passengers, drivers in Europe, Middle East
Technology
October 17, 2018
Uber extends safety features to passengers, drivers in Europe, Middle East
DUBAI (Reuters) – Uber Technologies Inc [UBER.UL] is to connect passengers and drivers directly to emergency services in Europe, the…