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Biden, Saudi king speak ahead of Khashoggi murder report
The White House said that Biden and the 85-year-old king emphasised the countries' security ties and 'the US commitment to help Saudi Arabia defend its...
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Saudi king urges 'firm stance' against Iran
The International Atomic Energy Agency warned on Wednesday that Iran's explanations over the presence of nuclear material at an undeclared site in the country were "not credible."
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Saudi crown prince warns against 'exploiting' Khashoggi murder
Turkish officials were the first to report the murder and have continued to press Saudi Arabia for information on the whereabouts of his dismembered body, which has yet to be found.
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Trump calls CIA assessment of Khashoggi murder premature but possible
Trump made the remarks hours after the State Department said the government was still working on determining responsibility for the death of Khashoggi, a US-based Washington Post columnist.
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Saudi king to tour northern region, address Shura Council next week
The king (82) will meet citizens and launch development projects in northern areas including Waad al-Shamal industrial city, state news agency SPA reported on Tuesday.
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Turkey turns up heat on Saudi crown prince over Khashoggi
President Recep Erdogan said at the weekend he would give new details in a speech on Tuesday about the disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi.
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Egypt commends 'decisive, brave' actions by Saudi King over Khashoggi case
It also offered its condolences to Khashoggi’s family and said it was confident the investigation would reveal the truth.
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Pompeo holds crisis talks in Riyadh on missing journalist
Trump dispatched Pompeo to Riyadh for what the State Department described as "face to face meetings with the Saudi leadership."
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Trump sends Pompeo to Riyadh over Khashoggi; Saudis may blame official
Donald Trump dispatched Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to meet King Salman over the case that has strained the Americans’ relationship with the Saudis, carefully cultivated by the US president.
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Saudi king orders Khashoggi probe, Trump sends Pompeo to discuss case
Donald Trump said meanwhile he had spoken with King Salman about Khashoggi, a critic of the kingdom’s policies, and that he was sending Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to meet the king immediately.
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Trump calls Saudi's King to discuss oil supplies
The call comes days after the US president criticised OPEC for high oil prices and called again on the exporting group to boost crude output to cool the market ahead of midterm elections in November for US Congress members.
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In call with Saudi king, Trump demanded quick end to Gulf rift: US officials
Trump’s tone in the 2 April call with Salman was described by one official as “forceful.” It was not clear what the king’s response was.
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Saudi king reiterates support for Palestinians after Israel comments
The king also emphasised the need to advance the peace process in a phone call with US President Donald Trump on Monday night.
