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U.S. Takes Diplomatic Action Against Saudis Believed Tied to Journalist's Killing
(Wall Street Journal) Peter Nicholas - The U.S. has taken diplomatic action against 21 Saudi officials believed connected with the killing of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi. On Tuesday, President Trump said Saudi Arabia bungled the handling of Mr. Khashoggi's killing from "beginning to end," though he made clear he doesn't want to cancel lucrative U.S. contracts with the kingdom in reprisal. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the Saudi officials singled out for U.S. action included "those in the intelligence services, the royal court, the foreign ministry, and other Saudi ministries." They will be subject to visa revocations and special screening procedures meant to keep them out of the U.S.