Canada and Saudi Arabia rekindle diplomatic ties after 2018 spat
Diplomatic rupture began in 2018, with tweets from Canada’s foreign ministry denouncing human rights in Saudi Arabia.
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US president’s comments come amid opposition to the possible visit from legislators and human rights groups.
Khashoggi’s fiancee said she would appeal the decision that comes despite warnings from human rights groups.
Human rights groups say Saudi Arabia cannot be expected to hold a fair trial for the alleged killers of the journalist.
Development comes as Turkey seeks a thaw in relations with Saudi Arabia that worsened after the journalist’s murder.
Saudi officials had earlier said the detention of Saudi man at Paris airport was a case of mistaken identity.
Judge asks ministry to check if 26 Saudis on trial in absentia in Turkey have been tried in the Saudi judicial system.
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Takeover of Premier League club had collapsed last year amid concerns about Saudi human rights abuses and piracy.
![The takeover ends the 14-year ownership by British retail tycoon Mike Ashley, who has been widely viewed as a figure of scorn in the one-club city [Lee Smith/Action Images via Reuters]](/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2021-10-07T175354Z_667761765_UP1EHA71DPS5L_RTRMADP_3_SOCCER-ENGLAND-NEWCASTLE.jpg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
National security adviser Sullivan and other US officials met Saudi crown prince in September.
Khalid bid Salman is highest ranking Saudi to visit Washington since the US said MBS ordered Khashoggi’s murder.
![Saudi Vice Minister of Defence Khalid bin Salman met in Washington, DC, this week with top Biden administration officials [File: Jose Luis Magana/AP Photo]](/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/AP20006665315767.jpg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
Brother to Saudi Crown Prince MBS is in Washington just months after damning US intel report on Jamal Khashoggi killing.
![Saudi Arabia's Deputy Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman gestures during a meeting at the Pentagon in August 2019 [File: James Lawler Duggan/Reuters]](/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/2021-07-06T180600Z_1888868964_RC26FO9D452A_RTRMADP_3_USA-SAUDI.jpg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)