5 sentenced to death for Jamal Khashoggi murder; US calls Saudi trial an ‘important step’
Three other convicts received a total of 24 years in jail for 'covering up the crime'.
Three other convicts received a total of 24 years in jail for 'covering up the crime'.
In October, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said her country would suspend arms sales to Saudi Arabia over the murder.
The US Senate, in a major blow to President Donald Trump, also approved a resolution to end US military support for Riyadh's war in Yemen.
The transcript notes the sounds of the journalist's body being dismembered by a saw, as the alleged perpetrators were advised to listen to music to block out the sound.
Khashoggi, a US resident, had been critical of Prince Mohammed, was lured to the Saudi consulate in Istanbul on October 2, killed and reportedly dismembered.
The president refuted allegations that by taking such a decision, he was putting his personal and commercial interests ahead of national interests.
Samples taken from the drains at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul showed traces of acid, pro-government daily Sabah said, without quoting sources.
Pentagon chief Jim Mattis said he supported Saudi's 'decision' after the official Saudi Press Agency said the coalition asked for the 'cessation of in-flight refuelling support' from the US.
Turkey cast doubt Wednesday on whether Saudi Arabia was willing to 'genuinely cooperate' in the investigation into the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, as international pressure increased on Riyadh to provide answers.
This is the first concrete step by the Donald Trump administration after the disclosure of Khashoggi's death in the Saudi consulate in Turkey's Istanbul
