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Turkish Daily Says Audio Tapes Indicate Saudi Journalist ‘Decapitated’
Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was tortured before being decapitated inside Riyadh's consulate in Istanbul, pro-government daily Yeni Safak reported Wednesday, saying it had heard audio…
Mike Pompeo To Hold Talks in Turkey Following Riyadh Visit Over Khashoggi
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will hold talks in Turkey on Wednesday, the Turkish foreign ministry said, after a visit to Riyadh where the top American diplomat was discussing the case…
Saudi Consul Leaves Istanbul For Riyadh After Disappearance of Khashoggi
Saudi Arabia's consul to Istanbul on Tuesday left the Turkish city bound for Riyadh on a scheduled flight, reports said, as Turkey prepared to search his residence in the probe into the…
Turkey Searches Saudi Consulate As Trump Speaks of ‘Rogue Killers’
Turkish police on Monday searched the Saudi consulate in Istanbul for the first time since journalist Jamal Khashoggi went missing, as US President Donald Trump floated the idea that "rogue…
Freed US Pastor Brunson Home From Turkey, Meets Trump at White House
An American pastor held for two years in Turkey on terror-related charges arrived home in the United States on Saturday and sat down with US President Donald Trump, who signaled an easing in…
Turkey Frees US Pastor Brunson After Two Years Detention
A Turkish court on Friday ordered the release of American pastor Andrew Brunson held for the last two years in Turkey, in a case that sparked a crisis in ties with the United States.
Saudi Delegation In Turkey For Talks On Missing Journalist
A Saudi delegation has arrived in Turkey for talks on missing journalist Jamal Khashoggi, officials said on Friday, with Riyadh and Ankara sharply at odds over how he disappeared last week…
New Witnesses Emerge Against American Pastor Brunson, As US Expects Release
Two more 'anonymous witnesses' have surfaced in the trial of American pastor Andrew Brunson, who is currently under house arrest in Turkey on "espionage" charges and caused a recent…
Saudi Journalist Khashoggi Killed, Dismembered By Two Men, Report Says
Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi was dragged out of the consul general's office and then killed by two men who later dismembered his body at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, where…
Turkish Employees Given Day Off at Saudi Consulate on Day Khashoggi Disappeared
A total of 28 Turkish employees were granted the day off at the Saudi consulate general in Istanbul, Turkey, on the grounds that a diplomatic meeting would be held on October 2, the day of…