Saudi Arabia

Published
December 8, 2021

Arrest in Jamal Khashoggi’s murder was case of mistaken identity, France says

French media reported that the mix-up was related to the fact that the detained man had an identical name to one man sought in the killing and dismemberment of the Saudi journalist.
Published
December 7, 2021

France detains man wanted in connection with Jamal Khashoggi’s 2018 murder – maybe

French police say it's possible they have the wrong man, and a Saudi official calls it a case of mistaken Identity.
Published
February 26, 2021

U.S. implicates Saudi crown prince in Khashoggi’s killing

Secretary of State Antony Blinken says President Biden has moved toward a promised ‘recalibration’ of U.S.-Saudi relations, but many lawmakers, human rights activists and Saudi dissidents say it's not enough.
Published
February 7, 2021

Writer’s debut gives nuanced perspective of Saudi Arabia

In 'Bride of the Sea,' a young, mismatched Saudi couple wed, have a daughter, and part, setting in motion a haunting family tale.
Published
December 21, 2020

Trump considering legal immunity for Saudi crown prince accused in assassination plot

A State Department recommendation could also lead to the dismissal of the prince as a defendant in other cases, including ones accusing him of directing the death and dismemberment of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018.
Published
October 20, 2020

Family of slain Saudi journalist sues Saudi Crown Prince

The federal lawsuit accuses Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of personally ordering Khashoggi’s brutal execution in order to silence the high-profile government critic.
Published
June 23, 2020

Portland political consultant hired by firm that represents Saudi embassy

Crystal Canney, who previously worked for U.S. Sen. Angus King, will assist with ‘fostering and promoting relations between the United States and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,’ according to a federal disclosure form.
Published
March 6, 2020

Saudis arrest 2 princes for allegedly plotting coup

The Wall Street Journal reports that two members of the royal family were detained for allegedly plotting to oust King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Published
January 22, 2020

Saudi crown prince linked to hacking of Jeff Bezos’ phone

United Nations experts say Mohammed bin Salman apparently was involved in the surveillance of the Washington Post's owner in an effort to stop the newspaper's reporting on Saudi Arabia.
Published
December 23, 2019

Angus King says Saudis need ‘more transparent and complete justice’ for Khashoggi murder

Maine's junior senator is not content with Saudi Arabia's secret trial and conviction of eight unidentified men for the 2018 murder of Jamal Khashoggi in a Saudi consulate.