What's Behind the Arab Silence over Khashoggi Fate? l Inside Story

There has been no official reaction in the Arab world to the possible murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Turkey.

The Arab world stays silent. A Saudi journalist and critic of the Saudi leadership has possibly been killed in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. But there's been no official reaction from any Arab government, and no condemnation from the Arab media.

The international community is demanding answers, and pressure is growing on Saudi Arabia to explain Khashoggi's disappearance. Now reports are emerging about evidence said to prove the journalist was murdered soon after entering the consulate and that the smartwatch he was wearing could potentially help solve the mystery.

The Turkish newspaper Sabah, quoting security sources, says the journalist may even have recorded his own death and the audio recording sent to both his phone and icloud. So what's behind the Arab silence?

Presenter: Imran Khan | Guests: Mohamad Elmasry, chairman of the journalism programme at the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies; Saeed Al-Shehabi, columnist at Al Quds and leader of the Bahrain Freedom Movement; Dauod Kuttab, board member of the International Press Institute.

Ex-Ambassador Jordan on Disappearance of Journalist Jamal Khashoggi

Oct.11 -- Robert Jordan, former U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, discusses the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi and how it may affect U.S.-Saudi relations. He speaks with Bloomberg's David Westin on "Bloomberg Markets: Balance of Power."

World This Week: The Backlash over Khashoggi; Mbappé Fever; Bavaria's Elections

Mystery Surrounds Disappearance of Saudi Journalist Jamal Khashoggi

This year alone, 43 journalists have been killed while doing their jobs or as a direct result of the work they do. This week, another journalist is presumed dead for the same reason. Jamal Khashoggi disappeared after entering a Saudi Arabian consulate in Turkey — a mystery worthy of a spy novel.

On this week’s edition of Beat the Press, Emily Rooney was joined by Adam Reilly, of WGBH News; Tom Fiedler, of Boston University; Dan Kennedy, of Northeastern University; and Mike Nikitas, former NECN anchor.

Where Does Case of Missing Journalist Leave Saudi Arabia? l Inside Story

Reports say Turkey and US has video and audio recordings to prove murder of Saudi journalist. It's been ten days since journalist Jamal Khashoggi went missing in Turkey.

US and Turkish officials have now been quoted saying they have proof that the Saudi critic was killed inside his country's consulate in Istanbul.

Outrage over the case has been widespread and it's threatening to destroy Saudi Arabia's image makeover.

Diplomatic pressure’s now increasing... and businesses are getting nervous and pulling out of deals with Saudi Arabia. So what does it mean for this oil-rich country?

Presenter: Imran Khan | Guests: Sigurd Noybauer, non-resident fellow at Gulf International Forum; Gilbert Ashcar, professor in development studies and international relations at the School of Oriental & African Studies - part of the University of London; Mohammed Shercaoui, professor of conflict resolution at George Mason University

Opinion | 'His Words Aren't Gone': Our Missing Friend, Jamal Khashoggi

Columnist David Ignatius, Jamal Khashoggi's longtime friend, and Karen Attiah, Khashoggi's editor, talk about the "kind, gentle" Post contributor, who disappeared after entering the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul.

Exclusive: Stormy Daniels Tell-all Interview | 60 Minutes Australia

Stormy Daniels tell-all interview in which she reveals how 90 seconds of what she describes as “the least impressive” sex she has ever had has led to one of the most titillating political scandals in United States history.

Jamal Khashoggi: The World Demands Answers – UpFront

How the US Should Respond to Jamal Khashoggi’s Disappearance

As details of journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s disappearance emerge, some business leaders are protesting the Saudi government by pulling out of an upcoming summit. Meanwhile, lawmakers are urging President Trump to take decisive action. Foreign affairs correspondent Nick Schifrin talks to Robert Jordan, former ambassador to Saudi Arabia, for his perspective on the incident and the response.

#democracynow : Top US News & World Headlines — October 12, 2018

Report: Turks Claim Evidence Of Missing Washington Post Journalist | The Last Word | MSNBC

Washington Post Reporter Shane Harris joins Lawrence O'Donnell with reports that Turkish officials say there are tapes proving that Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi was killed inside a Saudi consulate.

Lindsey Graham: 'Hell To Pay' If Saudis Murdered Jamal Khashoggi

Turkey Has Recordings of Khashoggi's Killing

US media say Turkey has told American officials it has audio and video recordings that prove Saudi dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi was murdered inside the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul.

According to the Washington Post, the recordings show that a Saudi security team detained Khashoggi in the consulate after he entered there on October the second. The report said the security team killed the journalist and dismembered his body after torturing him. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump ruled out the possibility of stopping arms sales to Saudi Arabia following Khashoggi’s disappearance.

Straining Relations Between Important Allies | Inside Story

He was last seen entering the Saudi consulate in Istanbul nine days ago. Turkish security sources say he was murdered there by a Saudi hit squad. The Saudis deny that - as well as a Washington Post report which says the Saudi Crown Prince ordered an operation to lure the critic back home.

Top US diplomats have spoken to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman. What more can the Trump administration do? And how can Saudi fend off the widespread outrage?

Presenter: Imran Khan | Guests: Soner Cagaptay - Turkish Research Programme, Washington Institute for Near East Policy; Ibrahim Fraihat - Associate Professor of Conflict Resolution, Doha Institute; Ali Al Ahmed - Director Gulf Affairs Institute & a former Saudi political prisoner

Where Is Jamal Khashoggi? Saudi Arabia Denies Abduction of Missing Journalist

Where is Jamal Khashoggi? Since exactly one week ago, his fiancée and friends have been rallying outside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul where the journalist and prominent critic of the Kingdom's policies disappeared. Khashoggi has gone for wedding documents. Riyadh claims he exited through a back door, the Turks are dubious and the search is on for clues. We ask our panel how much the columnist is a thorn in the side of Mohammed Bin Salman and a régime which insists it's opening up.

The Debate - Missing Saudi Journalist: Jamal Khashoggi

Extreme is a word that may come to mind when describing the behavior of the Saudi regime. However what seems to be unfolding in Istanbul, Turkey, is beyond extreme and mind boggling. The disappearance of Saudi dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi seems to have taken place in the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul and now Turkish media reports are saying he was killed and dismembered inside of the Consulate. As shocking as this is, it isn’t the first time that the Saudi regime has been accused of killing those with a different point of view.

Rashid Khalidi on the US Backing of Brutal Saudi Régime & the Disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi

It’s been more than a week since Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi disappeared after entering the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul last Tuesday, sparking international concern. Now, a Turkish official has told the New York Times that Khashoggi was assassinated inside the consulate by a team of 15 Saudi operatives who used a bone saw to dismember his body before smuggling body parts out of the building. We speak with Rashid Khalidi, Edward Said professor of Arab Studies at Columbia University. He is the author of several books, including “Brokers of Deceit: How the U.S. Has Undermined Peace in the Middle East.”

Rashid Khalidi: Haley Put a Nice Face on Trump’s “Horrific” US Policies

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley has announced she is resigning her post at the end of the year. The former South Carolina governor—one of the few women in Trump’s Cabinet—gave no reason for her departure. During Nikki Haley’s time as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, the United States withdrew from the Paris climate accord; the U.N. Human Rights Council; the Iran nuclear deal; UNRWA, the U.N. agency that provides humanitarian aid to Palestinians; and UNESCO, the U.N. Educational and Cultural agency. We speak with Rashid Khalidi, Edward Said Professor of Arab Studies at Columbia University, about the significance of Haley’s departure and the role of the United States at the United Nations. Khalidi is the author of “Brokers of Deceit: How the U.S. Has Undermined Peace in the Middle East.” His next book, titled “The Hundred-Years War on Palestine” will be out in May.

#democracynow : Top US News & World Headlines — October 10, 2018

'This Is An Outrage': Jamal Khashoggi Mystery Threatens Relations | Morning Joe | MSNBC

Media outlets in Turkey have published footage of what they say shows evidence of a plot linked to missing Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who disappeared after entering the the Saudi consulate in Istanbul on October 2nd.

What Happened to Saudi Journalist Jamal Khashoggi? | Inside Story

On the afternoon of Tuesday October 2 2018, Jamal Khashoggi walked into the Saudi Arabian consulate in Istanbul. His fiancee who was waiting for him outside, says he never came out. Now, we know more about what may have happened.

The New York Times says Khashoggi was murdered inside the Saudi consulate. Turkish media have published pictures of what they say--are the agents--sent to kill him. But the Saudis insist he left the building.

So, what happened inside the Saudi consulate?

Presenter: Hoda Abdel-Hamid | Guests: Ali Al-Ahmed - Director, Gulf Affairs Institute; Chris Phillips - Former Head of the UK national Counter-terrorism Security Office; Sabah Al-Khozai - Lecturer, Bristol College

Washington Post Journalist Jamal Khashoggi Has Disappeared. Will the US Take a Stand?

Jamal Khashoggi, a singular voice willing to criticize Saudi leaders, has disappeared in Istanbul at the Saudi consulate. The Washington Post columnist and prominent former editor has previously spoken out about some of crown prince Mohammed bin Salman's actions, including the silencing of dissenters. Nick Schifrin talks with Fred Hiatt of the Washington Post and Robin Wright from the New Yorker.

Riyadh Allows Search of Consulate in Istanbul

US media say the missing Saudi journalist was killed in the city of Istanbul under orders from the kingdom’s leadership.

New York Times quoted a Turkish official as saying that Jamal Khashoggi was assassinated inside the consulate by order of the highest level of the royal court. Meanwhile, Washington Pots says U-S intelligence intercepted communication of Saudi officials discussing a plan to capture the dissident journalist. This comes as international pressure is mounting on Saudi Arabia to give clear explanations for the fate of Khashoggi.

Don Lemon Laughs Off Trump's Ivanka Comment

CNN's Don Lemon responds to President Trump's claim that his daughter Ivanka would make a "dynamite ambassador" to the United Nations following Ambassador Nikki Haley's resignation.

US Steps Up Pressure on Saudi over Khashoggi's Disappearance l Inside Story

A week after his mysterious disappearance at Saudi Arabia's consulate in Turkey, US leaders are voicing their fears for Jamal Khashoggi.

Donald Trump says he's concerned, the Vice President says he's 'troubled' by his disappearance. And America's top diplomat is urging Saudi allies to be open about what happened.

The mystery puts the spotlight on the Trump administration's close relations with Riyadh.

Presenter: Hoda Abdel-Hamid | Guests: Richard Murphy - Former U.S. envoy to Saudi Arabia; Khalil Jahshan - Exective Director, Arab Center, Washington; Marwan Kabalan - Director of Policy Analysis, Arab Centre for Research & Policy Studies, Doha

Is Khashoggi the Latest Victim of Saudi Crackdown? l Inside Story

Jamal Khashoggi entered the Saudi consulate in Istanbul five days ago and reportedly never walked out. Turkish authorities say they believe he was killed inside the building and that it was pre-meditated. Saudi Arabia denies it.

Is the journalist the latest victim of his government's ongoing crackdown on dissent?

Host - Hashem Ahelbarra | Guests: Mehmet Celik - Political Editor with the Daily Sabah Newspaper; Adam Coogle -The Middle East Researcher with Human Rights Watch; Mahjoob Zweiri – The director of Gulf Studies Center at Qatar University

#democracynow : Top US News & World Headlines — October 9, 2018

Alleged Saudi Murder of Washington Post Columnist Prompts Calls to Halt U.S. Relations with Régime

Fears are growing over the fate of missing Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who Turkish officials say they believe was murdered in the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul last week. Khashoggi, a columnist for The Washington Post who had been living in self-imposed exile in the United States, entered the Saudi Consulate in Turkey seeking a document he needed to get married and has not been seen since. The Washington Post reports a Turkish investigation has revealed that a group of about 15 Saudi men traveled to Istanbul to kill Khashoggi as he visited the consulate. Saudi officials have denied the report and say they don’t know the journalist’s whereabouts. Khashoggi is a critic of the Saudi regime. “This is a horrific escalation in the crown prince’s campaign to silence dissent, to silence any criticism, even the mildest of criticism, from Saudis at home or abroad,” says columnist for The Intercept Mehdi Hasan, who is also host of “UpFront” at Al Jazeera English, where he interviewed Khashoggi earlier this year. We’re also joined by Medea Benjamin, co-founder of CodePink, who knew Khashoggi and is the author of “Kingdom of the Unjust: Behind the U.S.-Saudi Connection.”

US Rapped for Staying Silent on Khashoggi Case

The UN calls for a probe into the alleged murder of a dissident Saudi journalist in Turkey, as the US government comes under fire for keeping silent on the issue.

The Debate - Trump Humiliating Saudi Arabia

US President Donald Trump has once again humiliated Saudi Arabia by saying that the country’s king “might not be there for two weeks” without Washington’s support. Speaking at a campaign rally in Mississippi, Trump said he loves King Salman but the US is protecting the king therefore he has to pay for the military backing. What does Trump’s comment reveal about Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty and independence? What does it say about the two countries’ relationship which, under Trump, has become void of any veneer of the polite diplomatic language? Let’s now cross over to Washington and talk to Press TV’s Colin Campbell about the issue. Colin; in May, Trump humiliated the Saudi Crown Prince at the Oval Office by boasting arms sales to the Kingdom and on Tuesday night he was at it again by addressing the King himself. What else can you tell us about Trump’s comment and reactions to it?

Turkey Says Critical Saudi Journalist Was Killed in Saudi Consulate

Turkish authorities have suggested that a missing Saudi journalist was murdered by a special hit squad inside Saudi Arabia's consulate in Istanbul. The prominent commentator was last seen entering the diplomatic mission.

A Republican Since 1979 Is Now Leaving The Party | Morning Joe | MSNBC

Tom Nichols of the U.S. Naval War College writes in a new Atlantic piece he is leaving the Republican Party and becoming an Independent after the Kavanaugh confirmation crisis. Nichols joins Morning Joe to discuss.

Reports: Sources Say Saudi Journalist Killed in Turkey

Unnamed Turkish officials speaking to The Washington Post and Reuters said that prominent Saudi journalist-turned-critic Jamal Khashoggi was killed in the Saudi Arabian Consulate in Istanbul this week.

The officials have so far provided no evidence or detail on how they arrived at this conclusion. CNN has not been able to independently confirm these reports and has not been able to get a comment from the Saudi government on the reports.

An unnamed consulate official dismissed the reports in an interview with Saudi Arabian state news agency SPA.

"The official strongly denounced these baseless allegations and expressed his doubt that they came from Turkish officials that are informed of the investigation or are authorized to comment on the issue," SPA reported.

Fareed: Supreme Court Tumbles into Dysfunction

CNN's Fareed Zakaria says that the US Supreme Court was one of the last bastions in Washington that towered above the political fray, but following the Brett Kavanaugh confirmation battle, it is now part of the dysfunction that has overwhelmed almost the entire American system.

Saudi Arabia Reportedly Killed Journalist Jamal Khashoggi. We Can't Rest Until We Know The Truth

Turkish officials say Saudi journalist and Post contributor Jamal Khashoggi was killed in the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul. Global Opinions writer Jason Rezaian says if true, this is a heinous crime by the Saudi government.

Read Khashoggi's columns: HERE »

Is Khashoggi the Latest Victim of Saudi Crackdown? l Inside Story

Jamal Khashoggi entered the Saudi consulate in Istanbul five days ago and reportedly never walked out. Turkish authorities say they believe he was killed inside the building and that it was pre-meditated. Saudi Arabia denies it.

Is the journalist the latest victim of his government's ongoing crackdown on dissent?

Host - Hashem Ahelbarra | Guests: Mehmet Celik - Political Editor with the Daily Sabah Newspaper: Adam Coogle - The Middle East Researcher with Human Rights Watch; Mahjoob Zweiri. The director of Gulf Studies Center at Qatar University

Madeleine Albright: Trump Almost a Gift to Putin

Former Secretaries of State Madeleine Albright and Colin Powell talk to CNN's Fareed Zakaria about how President Donald Trump has altered America's role in the world.

The Real Jesus Christ | Biblical Documentary | Timeline

After the death of Jesus, his followers split into two factions. They held radically different views about their leader – his identity, his message and his vision of the future. One of those factions flourished under the guiding genius of St Paul – and eventually wrote its version of the story in the Gospels of the New Testament. The other faction withered and died away, leaving behind no written records. But what if the losers in this power struggle had written their version of the story? The Real Jesus Christ reconstructs that lost biography of Jesus: an alternative version of his life as it would have been told by those who lost the battle for the succession, but who knew him better than anyone else – his closest followers and his family.

John Kerry: Supreme Court Fight Will Cost the Country

Former Secretary of State John Kerry tells CNN's Michael Smerconish the Brett Kavanaugh fight will cost the Senate and country. Kerry also responds to Mike Pompeo's charge that he shouldn't have spoken to Iran.

'We Will Pay Nothing for Our Security': Saudi Arabia Disregards Trump's Warnings

The crown prince of Saudi Arabia says his country doesn't owe the US a cent in unpaid weapons bills. His remark was a response to Donald Trump, who issued a warning to the Gulf kingdom.

Why Lisa Murkowski Opposes Brett Kavanaugh | The Last Word | MSNBC

Lawrence looks at the markedly different standards Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins had for how they weighed their decisions on Brett Kavanaugh and why they ultimately decided the way they did. Maya Wiley, Jill Wine-Banks, and Lisa Graves discuss.

Jeffrey Toobin: Roe v. Wade Will Be Overturned

CNN's chief legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin gives his take on what effect Brett Kavanaugh will have on the Supreme Court now that he's secured enough votes for confirmation.

Thanks To Trump, The World Hates America Again

Donald Trump loves to tell us that the US is once again “respected” around the globe, but that’s a claim that is easily rebutted with the available facts. According to the latest round of polling, a huge majority of citizens from all over the world say that they have no confidence in the United States anymore, and Trump is the primary reason. Ring of Fire’s Farron Cousins discusses this.

Is SC Nominee Brett Kavanaugh So Damaged He Can't Be A Fair Jurist? | Morning Joe | MSNBC

Hours ahead of a crucial vote on his confirmation, Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh wrote in a new WSJ opinion piece that he might have been 'too emotional' in his congressional testimony last week. The panel discusses.

Eve Ensler to White Women Supporting Kavanaugh: Stand with Survivors & Fight This Nomination

Opposition to Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh is growing across the country as the Senate prepares to vote on his nomination, just one day after senators were given their first chance to see the FBI’s new investigation into Dr. Christine Blasey Ford’s claims that Kavanaugh attempted to rape her when she was a teenager. More than 300 protesters were arrested Thursday during a massive sit-in on Capitol Hill against Kavanaugh, who has been accused of sexual assault and misconduct by multiple women. The Senate is planning to hold a key procedural vote on his confirmation Friday morning. A final vote on Kavanaugh’s confirmation is expected on Saturday. The decision rests on four senators who have not yet announced how they will vote: Republican Senators Susan Collins of Maine, Jeff Flake of Arizona and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, as well as Democrat Joe Manchin of West Virginia. We speak with Eve Ensler, award-winning playwright and author of The Vagina Monologues. She is also the founder of V-Day, a movement to end violence against women and girls. She recently published “A Letter to White Women Who Support Brett Kavanaugh” in Time Magazine. She says to sexual assault survivors watching the Kavanaugh nomination unfold, “Your pain matters. Your experience matters. The trauma that you have faced matters. And there are many of us, many of us supporting you, loving you, holding you as you try to heal from this experience.”

Saudi Writer Jamal Khashoggi 'Disappears after Consulate Visit' | Al Jazeera English

Friends and colleagues of prominent Saudi dissident and journalist Jamal Khashoggi fear he's been taken while visiting the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.

Khashoggi, who has been living in self-exile in the US, entered the consulate's premises at around 1pm (10:00 GMT) then disappeared, according to the Arab21 news website.

According to two Turkish officials, the journalist remains inside the consulate, Reuters reported on Wednesday. Al Jazeera's Nastasya Tay has more.

#democracynow : Top US News & World Headlines — October 5, 2018