Instagram influencers accused of accepting'blood money'from Saudi Arabia

Instagram influencers accused of accepting'blood money'from Saudi Arabia

Social media celebrities raved about Saudi Arabia's MDL Beast music festival - without mentioning human rights.

  • byReis Thebault andKatie Mettler

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Five sentenced to death for journalist Jamal Khashoggi's killing

Five sentenced to death for journalist Jamal Khashoggi's killing

A court in Saudi Arabia has sentenced five people to death for the killing of the Washington Post columnist. No names were given for those found guilty.

Uber CEO calls Khashoggi's murder a'mistake,'then backtracks

Uber CEO calls Khashoggi's murder a'mistake,'then backtracks

In a follow-up statement after the interview,the CEO backtracked and said:"I said something in the moment that I don't believe."

  • byMolly Schuetz
How Jamal Khashoggi was swallowed by the kingdom of silence

How Jamal Khashoggi was swallowed by the kingdom of silence

Khashoggi told a magazine of his fear that the Saudi crown prince was out of control."He can do whatever he wants now,"he said."All the checks and balances are gone."

  • byJonathan Rugman
Khashoggi death'happened under my watch',Saudi crown prince tells PBS

Khashoggi death'happened under my watch',Saudi crown prince tells PBS

It is the first time Mohammed bin Salman has publicly indicated personal accountability for the killing inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.

Call for haj boycott over Saudi politics,human rights

Call for haj boycott over Saudi politics,human rights

More than 100 Muslims from Australia to Tanzania are contributing to a Twitter hashtag #boycotthajj in response to Saudi Arabia's political record.

  • byAdela Suliman
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Trump says he asked Saudis about Khashoggi killing,claims they are angry about it

Trump says he asked Saudis about Khashoggi killing,claims they are angry about it

After repeatedly refusing to answer the question,President Donald Trump told reporters on Saturday that he did bring up the murder of a journalist in his meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman,and he claimed the Saudi leader is concerned about it.

Donald Trump brushes off killing of Khashoggi by Saudi agents

Donald Trump brushes off killing of Khashoggi by Saudi agents

The Middle East is"a vicious,hostile place"and Saudi Arabia is an important trading partner with the United States,the President said.

  • byMichael D. Shear
'Joints will be separated':Jamal Khashoggi's murder recounted

'Joints will be separated':Jamal Khashoggi's murder recounted

UN special rapporteur revealed new details of the slaying which could lead to more investigations and sanctions against Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

  • byJamey Keaten andAya Batrawy
Evidence suggests Saudi Crown Prince is liable for Khashoggi murder

Evidence suggests Saudi Crown Prince is liable for Khashoggi murder

Evidence suggests Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince may be liable for the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi,according to a UN rights investigator.

Trump shared nuclear secrets with Saudi Arabia after Khashoggi murder

Trump shared nuclear secrets with Saudi Arabia after Khashoggi murder

Documents show Donald Trump shared sensitive information despite widespread condemnation of the role of Saudi Arabia in the killing of Jamal Khashoggi.

  • byKaroun Demirjian