BOSTON — U.S. colleges and universities have received more than $350 million from the Saudi government this decade, yet some are rethinking their arrangements in the wake of the killing of a journalist that has ignited a global uproar against the oil-rich nation. The Associated Press analyzed federal data and...
Saudi Crown Prince Calls Khashoggi Killing a ‘Heinous’ Crime
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — In a fiery and unwavering appearance Wednesday at an investment forum, Saudi Arabia's crown prince called the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi "heinous" and "painful to all Saudis," before warning anyone against trying to "manipulate" the crisis and drive a wedge between the kingdom and Turkey....
Saudi Investment Forum Opens, Clouded by Writer’s Death
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — A high-profile economic forum in Saudi Arabia began on Tuesday in Riyadh, with the crown prince making a brief public appearance at the kingdom's first major event since the killing of writer Jamal Khashoggi at the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul earlier this month. Khashoggi's death loomed...
In Khashoggi Case: Saudi Calls, ‘Body Double’ After Klling
ANKARA, Turkey — A man appearing to wear Jamal Khashoggi's clothes left the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul following his killing there, according to a surveillance video, while a member of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's entourage made four calls to the royal's office around the same time, reports said...
Germany Presses for EU Unity on Arms Sales Freeze to Saudis
BERLIN — A top German official pressed Monday for the European Union to show a united front on arms exports to Saudi Arabia after Berlin backed a freeze on such exports over the killing of writer Jamal Khashoggi. Chancellor Angela Merkel said Sunday that arms exports to Saudi Arabia "can't...
California Police Try Podcast in Fugitive Millionaire Hunt
LOS ANGELES — A California police department has written and produced a six-episode "true crime" podcast in hopes of intensifying a potentially global manhunt for a millionaire suspected of killing his wife in 2012 and later vanishing while free on bail. Police in Newport Beach this week announced "Countdown to...
Who’s Right and Who’s Wrong in Gaza Killings?
Israel's defense minister says the country's military will continue to fire on protesters from Gaza who come too close to the security fence that runs along the length of the occupied territory. Since Friday, March 30, 18 Gazans have been killed near the fence by Israeli Defense Forces soldiers. Protesters...