Turkey demands extradition of 18 Saudis in Khashoggi case
Turkish prosecutors have prepared an extradition request for 18 suspects from Saudi Arabia in the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, authorities said on Friday, after President Tayyip Erdogan urged Riyadh to disclose who ordered the murder.

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Saudis' U-turn on Khashoggi
Saudi Arabia has changed its explanation of Jamal Khashoggi's death for a third time to admit that the journalist's murder was "premeditated" by Saudi operatives.

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18 dead as Jordan flash floods sweep away students
At least 18 people were killed when flash floods swept away a group of teachers and students visiting hot springs near the Dead Sea, Jordan's state media said.

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Japanese journalist released after being held captive for 40 months
A Japanese journalist who was freed after more than three years of captivity in Syria is safe in Turkey.

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2,400-year-old shipwreck may hold priceless treasure trove
Lost ancient treasures of gold, oil, wine and metalwork may be hidden in the world's oldest complete shipwreck, discovered in the Black Sea by marine archaeologists.

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Turkish president has outwitted Saudis at every turn over killing
Short of declaring all-out war on the House of Saud, it is hard to imagine a more effective way for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to inflict so much damage on the global standing of his Saudi rivals than his adroit handling of the Jamal Khashoggi affair.

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