On Tuesday, the Jamal Khashoggi drama took yet another turn for the absurd.
Category: Mohammed bin Salman
Saudis To Say Khashoggi Died During ‘Botched Interrogation’: CNN
It was an “accident”.
Saudi Arabia Will Now Investigate Itself In Khashoggi Murder
Don’t worry, bin Salman is on the case.
Is It Over? Full Week Ahead Preview
Around the world in 1,300 words.
Saudi Stocks Plunge, Kingdom Promises ‘Strong’ Retaliation To Any U.S. Action
“The kingdom emphasizes that it will respond to any measure against it with an even stronger measure.”
‘I Don’t Want To Lose That Order’: Trump Says ‘Punishment’ For Khashoggi Murder Won’t Involve Canceling Saudi Arms Deal
“They are ordering military equipment”.
‘You Can Hear He Was Tortured’: Turkey Has Audio Of Khashoggi Murder, But Trump Doesn’t Care Because ‘Arms Deals!’
“You can hear his voice and the voices of men speaking Arabic.”
U.S. Knew Of Saudi Plot Against Khashoggi, Senators Invoke Magnitsky Act, Forcing Trump To Investigate
So much for “duty to warn”.
Video Shows Saudi ‘Assassination Squad’ Sent For Khashoggi, Trump Says ‘I Know Nothing’
“It’s clear he did not exit.”
Turkey’s Erdogan Doesn’t Need No Stinkin’ IMF, ‘Hopes’ Saudis Didn’t Kill Missing Journalist
“As president, I am pursuing.”
Mohammed Bin Salman May Have Sent Hit Squad To ‘Murder’ Journalist Khashoggi In Turkey
“We believe that the murder was premeditated and the body was subsequently moved out of the consulate.”
Saudi Arabia Calls Off ‘Zombie’ Aramco IPO
Turns out “black box” and “public company” aren’t consistent with one another.
The ‘Most Important Week Of The Year’? Full Week Ahead Preview
I doubt it, but as Trump would say, “we’ll see what happens”…
Face The Music.
In terms of news flow on Tuesday, everything took a backseat to Facebook and the worsening Cambridge Analytica scandal, which is spiraling rapidly out of control.
‘They All Settled To Get Out’: Saudi Arabia Frees ‘Dozens’ From The Ritz-Carlton
Not surprisingly, none of them could be reached for comment and attempts to reach the Saudi government were not successful.
The Price For Saudi Prince al-Waleed bin Talal’s Freedom Is Revealed…
“He wants a proper investigation. It is expected that al-Waleed will give MBS a hard time.”
‘Khamenei Is The New Hitler’: Mohammed Bin Salman Regales Thomas Friedman
Someone thought it was a good idea to send Thomas Friedman to Riyadh to interview Mohammed bin Salman…
‘Stick ‘Em Up!’ $100 Billion To Be Recovered In Saudi Crackdown, Probe Widens To Military Officers
“Stick ’em up you rascals!”Â
Abdication Is ‘Unthinkable’: Saudis Insist King Salman Won’t Relinquish Throne
“There is no possibility whatsoever that the king will abdicate,’’ one official said, in response to written questions on Sunday, adding that Saudi kings are in the habit of remaining in power even when they’re sick and besides, King Salman “enjoys perfect physical and mental powers.”
Can You Feel The Tension?
Nobody strike a match.
The Great Quid Pro Quo: Trump, Bin Salman, Kushner And The ‘Milk People’
“…the two princes are said to have stayed up until nearly 4 a.m. several nights, swapping stories and planning strategy.”
All’s Well That Ends In An Epic Mideast Death Match.
Tension is running high on Monday…
The Saudi Purge: What Are The Implications For Oil?
“Take that with a grain of salt though, because remember: nothing that should matter ever matters anymore.”
Geopolitics & Wild Cards: Full Week Ahead Preview
Geopolitics is back in the spotlight to start the week.
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