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RIYADH (Reuters) – As Saudi Arabia faced intensifying international skepticism over its story about the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, a senior government official laid out a new version of the death inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul that in key respects contradicts previous explanations.

The latest account, provided by a Saudi official who requested anonymity, includes details on how the team of 15 Saudi nationals sent to confront Khashoggi on Oct. 2 had threatened him with being drugged and kidnapped and then killed him in a chokehold when he resisted. A member of the team then dressed in Khashoggi’s clothes to make it appear as if he had left the consulate.

After denying any involvement in the disappearance of Khashoggi, 59, for two weeks, Saudi Arabia on Saturday morning said he had died in a fistfight at the consulate. An …read more

Source:: AOL.com

After months of waiting, LeBron James finally made his debut with the Lakers in Los Angeles on Saturday night.

Rajon Rondo, Chris Paul, Brandon Ingram fight lateHarden, Paul dominate first half

Before the fight late in the game, Harden and Paul were dominating offensively — especially in the first half.

Harden dropped 23 points, going 6-of-13 from the field, in the first half. Paul was right behind him with 19 points and seven assists.

The Lakers simply couldn’t stop the duo — who were consistently reaching the free throw line, too. Harden went 8-of-10 from the charity stripe, and Paul went 7-of-9. By comparison, the Lakers went just 4-of-7 from the free throw line as a team.

That aggressiveness kept the Rockets out in front at the break, sending them to the locker room with a slight 66-62 lead.

The Lakers’ balanced box score

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