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Saudi Arabia admits critic Khashoggi killed in Istanbul consulate

Saudi Arabia admitted that journalist Jamal Khashoggi was killed in its Istanbul consulate [File, AFP]

Saudi Arabia on Saturday admitted that critic Jamal Khashoggi was killed during a "brawl" inside its Istanbul consulate, an explanation that President Donald Trump said he found credible but failed to convince top US lawmakers.

The kingdom announced the arrest of 18 Saudis in connection with their probe and the sacking of two top officials linked to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman who has faced mounting pressure over the journalist's disappearance.

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