WASHINGTON—Defying U.S. President Donald Trump, senators sent a strong signal that they want to punish Saudi Arabia for its role in the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo departs after a classified briefing with senators on Capitol Hill in Washington, Nov. 28. Several senators signalled they would use the briefing on Yemen to also ask about the killing of Jamal Khashoggi, the journalist and Saudi dissident. Khashoggi, who lived in the U.S. and wrote for The Washington Post, was publicly critical of the Saudi crown prince. Read more: Senate defies Trump, showing anger with Saudis for Khashoggi Argentina judge acts on complaint against Saudi princeCanada sanctions Saudis linked to Jamal Khashoggi killing Wednesday’s procedural vote sets up a floor debate on the resolution next week.

Source: thestar November 29, 2018 15:33 UTC