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Saudi Arabia calls Khashoggi killing 'grave mistake,' says prince not aware

Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. He is the powerful 29-year-old favorite son of aging King Salman (AFP/Getty Images)

Saudi Arabia on Sunday called the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi at its Istanbul consulate a “huge and grave mistake,” but sought to shield its powerful crown prince from the widening crisis, saying Mohammed bin Salman had not been aware.

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