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US to give Saudi Government extra-time

Turkish forensic police officers

Turkish forensic police officers arrive for investigation at the residence of the Saudi consul in Istanbul, Turkey, 16 October 2018. Source: EPA

Saudi Arabia's attempts to distance itself from the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi appear to be falling apart.


Turkish police say they have found conclusive evidence that the prominent critic of the Saudi regime was killed inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. Fresh images and passports of some of the alleged suspects have been leaked, implicating the Kingdom's royal family.

Nevertheless, US President Donald Trump has given more time to Saudi police to finish the investigations. Giampiero Gramaglia has more.


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