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Saudi King Gives First Public Speech Since Murder of Khashoggi

Saudi King talks about Yemen, Iran, Palestine - but not Khashoggi

King Salman of Saudi Arabia, promises to ensure that no crimes go unpunished, in an address to parliament following the murder of the journalist, Jamal Khashoggi. We talk to our chief international correspondent in Riyadh.

Also, today, Saudi Arabia's coalition, fighting the Houthi rebels in Yemen has resulted in a humanitarian disaster. We speak to the executive director of the World Food Programme. And in Hong Kong, nine pro-democracy activists have pleaded not guilty in trials relating to the "Umbrella" movement protests four years ago.

(Image: King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. Credit: Getty Images)

53 minutes

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  • Mon 19 Nov 201814:06GMT

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