‘No reason’ for month delay in Khashoggi probe: Trump

Turkey says will enlighten 'nefarious murder' of Khashoggi

Turkey will go until the end to enlighten the "nefarious murder" of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, the spokesman for President Tayyip Erdoğan said on Monday.Khashoggi went missing on Oct. 2 when he entered the consulate in Istanbul. After weeks of denying knowledge of his fate, Saudi officials said the prominent journalist was killed in a "rogue operation".Speaking to reporters after a cabinet meeting, Ibrahim Kalin said nothing would remain in the dark about the investigation on Khashoggi's killing, adding Saudi officials had a responsibility to reveal the truths about the killing.Turkey says Khashoggi murder complicated and 'monstrously planned'Erdoğan says will discuss Khashoggi case with Turkey's ministers on MondayFootage of Saudi operative dressed in Khashoggi's clothes after journalist's death emergesTurkey expects U.S. to lift sanctionsTurkey expects the United States to lift the sanctions it has imposed on it after the release of U.S. evangelical Christian pastor Andrew Brunson, the spokesman İbrahim Kalin said.Ties between Ankara and Washington have been strained over a host of issues, including Brunson's detention, and the United States has imposed sanctions and tariffs on Ankara, prompting a currency crisis in Turkey that saw the lira currency plunge more than 40 percent this year.Brunson was released on Oct. 12 after being held in prison and house arrest for some two years while being tried on terrorism charges, which he has denied.

Spain, Japan react on killing of Saudi journalist

Spain and Japan reacted on Monday to the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Saudi Arabia's consulate in Istanbul.Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga told a press conference on Monday that the death of Jamal Khashoggi is "extremely regretful", according to Japanese news agency Kyodo.Suga said that Japan "strongly hopes for an early discovery of the truth and fair, transparent responses" through Turkey's investigation of the case.Spanish government is also "upset" by the statements of Saudi Arabia regarding the killing of Khashoggi, according to written statement from Spain's Ankara Embassy on Monday.The statement said the perpetrators of the incident should pay the price of it before justice "after a wide-scoped and transparent investigation".Top German politicians press Siemens boss to skip Saudi conferenceWhereabouts of Khashoggi’s body raises questionsFrance wants whole truth on Saudi dissident's killingIt also said the Spanish government offers their condolences to Khashoggi's family.Khashoggi, a columnist for The Washington Post, had gone missing since entering the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul on Oct. 2.After days of denying to know his whereabouts, Saudi Arabia on Saturday claimed Khashoggi died during a fight inside the consulate.On the day of Khashoggi’s disappearance, 15 other Saudis, including several officials, arrived in Istanbul on two planes and visited the consulate while he was still inside, according to Turkish police sources. All of the identified individuals have since left Turkey.A joint Turkish-Saudi team completed an investigation into the case on Thursday after searching the residence of the consul general as well as the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul.US senator Corker says he believes Saudi crown prince ordered Khashoggi deathTurkey will not allow cover-up in Khashoggi killing, sees 'dire' consequences: AKP officialGermany calls for united response to Khashoggi killing

CIA Director on way to Turkey for Khashoggi case

CIA Director Gina Haspel is en route to Turkey to discuss the case of missing Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi, according to multiple reports Monday.The move comes after U.S. President Donald Trump hinted earlier in the day that America has its top intelligence officials in Turkey and Saudi Arabia to gather the facts surrounding Khashoggi's disappearance."I have a great group of people in Turkey right now and a great group of people in Saudi Arabia. We will know very soon" what happened to Khashoggi, Trump said.The CIA declined to comment on Haspel's reported travel when asked about the matter by Anadolu Agency.Her visit comes as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan prepares to announce the initial findings of Ankara's investigation Tuesday and mounting skepticism over the Saudi explanation of what happened to the U.S. resident and Saudi Arabian national.After denying knowledge of Khashoggi's whereabouts for two weeks, Saudi Arabia on Saturday said he was killed during a fight inside its Istanbul consulate.His body has not been recovered, nor has Saudi Arabia explained its shifting narrative on what transpired.Trump said Monday he is "not satisfied" with Saudi Arabia's explanation for Khashoggi's disappearance -- just days after calling it a "great first step".Khashoggi was last seen entering the Saudi consulate in Istanbul on Oct. 2.On the day of his disappearance, 15 other Saudis, including several officials, arrived in Istanbul on two planes and visited the consulate while he was still inside, according to Turkish police sources. All of the identified individuals have since left Turkey.A joint Turkish-Saudi team completed an investigation into the case on Thursday after searching the residence of the Saudi consul general as well as the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.Turkey says will enlighten 'nefarious murder' of KhashoggiUS in 'fact-finding phase' on Khashoggi: KushnerTurkey says Khashoggi murder complicated and 'monstrously planned'Erdoğan says will discuss Khashoggi case with Turkey's ministers on Monday