Saudi Crown Prince Begins First Tour Abroad Since Khashoggi Killing

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has begun his first tour abroad since facing international pressure over the killing of Saudi writer Jamal Khashoggi. The prince is visiting the kingdom's closest ally, the United Arab Emirates. On Thursday, President Trump said the CIA did not conclude that the crown prince ordered Khashoggi's murder, contrary to earlier reports. Here & Now's Jeremy Hobson speaks with BBC chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet (@bbclysedoucet) in Riyadh.

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