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President Trump is promising "severe punishment" of Saudi Arabia if it's proved that a hit-squad from Riyadh murdered a US-based journalist at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.
But the President says he won't cancel a US arms deal with the kingdom.
Saudi and Turkish officials are holding talks on the disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi, as Simon Marks reports from Istanbul.
IN: "Ahead of the ….."
OUT: "….won't be scrapped"
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The world's longest non-stop flight has touched down in Newark Liberty International Airport, resuming a record-breaking flight route.
Flight SQ22 arrived on the tarmac 17 hours and 52 minutes after taking off from Singapore's Changi International Airport Thursday.
Liling Tan, our very own Singaporean correspondent in New York, has the details.
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DUR: 43 seconds
An official delegation from Saudi Arabia has arrived in Turkey where the government is demanding an explanation about the disappearance of a US-based journalist.
Jamal Khashoggi hasn't been seen since he entered the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, and Turkish officials say they have evidence suggesting he was murdered there by a Saudi hit squad.
Our reporter Simon Marks is in Istanbul.
IN: "The Saudi delegation…."
OUT: "…base in Washington"
DUR: 27 seconds
An American priest detained by Turkey for the last two years has been freed and will be allowed to return to America.
President Trump had long-demanded the freedom of Andrew Brunson who was accused by Turkey of backing an attempted army coup in 2016.
US sanctions against Turkey are now expected to be eased.
Simon Marks reports from Istanbul.
IN: "After two years…."
OUT: "…welcome the pastor home"
DUR: 31 seconds
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The incident happened on the slopes of mount Elgon, which boarders Western Kenya.
Hillary Ayesiga reports.
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An American priest detained in Turkey for the past two years could go free later on Friday.
Andrew Brunson has been accused by Turkey of involvement in the attempted coup against the country's President in July 2016.
Our reporter Simon Marks is in Istanbul.
IN: "Andrew Brunson…."
OUT: "…interest in the case"
DUR: 27 seconds
The Turkish government has reportedly told US officials it has reviewed audio and video recordings that prove a US-based journalist was murdered last week in Saudi Arabia's consulate in Istanbul.
The disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi, a prominent critic of the Saudi royal family, has led to calls on President Trump to cancel arms sales to Riyadh.
Simon Marks is in Istanbul.
IN: "Newspaper reports….."
OUT: "…to the Saudis"
DUR: 27 seconds
Search and rescue teams are looking for survivors of Hurricane Michael.
It's one of the strongest storms ever to hit the US mainland.
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details.
IN: Florida's Panhandle
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DUR: 29
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