Berlin Imposes Travel Ban, Arms Freeze Over Khashoggi Killing

Berlin Imposes Travel Ban, Arms Freeze Over Khashoggi Killing
A demonstrator holds a picture of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi during a protest in front of Saudi Arabia's consulate in Istanbul, Turkey, on Oct. 5, 2018. Osman Orsal/Reuters
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BERLIN—Germany banned 18 Saudis suspected of involvement in the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi from much of Europe on Nov. 19 and moved to halt all arms sales to Saudi Arabia.

The bans bind all members of the European Union’s passport-free Schengen zone, suggesting Germany is willing to use its influence as the EU’s largest country to push for a tougher line.