French media reported that the mix-up was related to the fact that the detained man had an identical name to one man sought in the killing and dismemberment of the Saudi journalist.
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France detains man wanted in connection with Jamal Khashoggi’s 2018 murder – maybe
French police say it’s possible they have the wrong man, and a Saudi official calls it a case of mistaken Identity.
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Portland political consultant hired by firm that represents Saudi embassy
Crystal Canney, who previously worked for U.S. Sen. Angus King, will assist with ‘fostering and promoting relations between the United States and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,’ according to a federal disclosure form.
Posted inMaine, Nation / World, News
Angus King says Saudis need ‘more transparent and complete justice’ for Khashoggi murder
Maine’s junior senator is not content with Saudi Arabia’s secret trial and conviction of eight unidentified men for the 2018 murder of Jamal Khashoggi in a Saudi consulate.
Posted inNation / World
U.S. bolsters Saudi defense against Iran with more troops, fighter jets, missiles
Defense Secretary Mark Esper announces the deployments just hours after Iran said two missiles struck one of its oil tankers traveling through the Red Sea.
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It looks like Iran hit Saudis, Trump says, but no military option yet
The president, who has repeatedly stressed avoiding new Middle East wars, seems intent on preserving room to maneuver in the crisis.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Angus King had ‘very, very direct’ talk with Saudi crown prince about the murder of a Washington Post journalist
During a trip to the Middle East, U.S. Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, and another senator met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to talk about a range of issues, including the war in Yemen and the slaying of Jamal Khashoggi in Turkey last fall.
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Leaving my second home
Editor’s Note: Dhoha Bediwi was a foreign exchange student from Saudi Arabia. While attending Mt. Blue High School this past year, she stayed with James and Amanda Beane of Farmington. During her stay, she provided columns outlining some of her experiences while in Maine.
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Saudi-backed lobbyist paid for 500 rooms at Trump’s D.C. hotel just after 2016 election
Lobbyists representing the Saudi government reserved blocks of rooms at President Donald Trump’s D.C. hotel within a month of Trump’s election in 2016 – paying for an estimated 500 nights at the luxury hotel in just three months, according to organizers of the trips and documents obtained by The Washington Post. The Trump International Hotel […]
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Meeting new Governor is big deal
by Dhoha Bediwi Editor’s Note: Dhoha Bediwi is a foreign exchange student from Saudi Arabia. While attending Mt. Blue High School, she is staying with James and Amanda Beane of Farmington. The following is her first column outlining some of her experiences while in Maine. FARMINGTON — I’m inspired to write this, I really am. I’m […]