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Why Japan is turning against a state funeral for assassinated former leader Shinzo Abe

TOKYO — The upcoming state funeral for former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was billed as an opportunity to stand up for democracy after his assassination on the campaign trail. It has ended up dividing the public and threatening his successor’s agenda.

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Who Marginalized Role of Premiership in Lebanon after Rafik Hariri’s Assassination?

The 1989 Taif Accord that ended the Lebanese civil war (1975-90) transformed the position of prime minister into an effective partner in power. The position was consolidated with the arrival of Rafik Hariri to the post in late 1992. The businessman managed to invest his extensive Arab and international relations…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Attack raises doubts about Argentine VP's security protocols

An apparent assassination attempt on the vice president of Argentina is raising questions about her security protocols and her habit of pressing the flesh with supporters

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Don’t take democracy for granted, warns director of Argentine junta film

Comments at Venice film festival come after recent failed assassination attempt on Argentina’s vice-president

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Saudi Arabia Denounces Assassination Attempt on Argentine Vice President

The Saudi Arabian Embassy to Argentina condemned on Saturday in the strongest terms, the attempt to assassinate Argentine Vice President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner outside her Buenos Aires home. The Saudi embassy expressed support for Argentine and its people in the face of threats against its security and stability. It…

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Argentina's vice president survives assassination attempt

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Argentinians march for Cristina Kirchner after vice-president survives assassination bid

Tens of thousands take to the streets to condemn political violence and show support for vice-president a day after shock attack

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Brazil should be prepared for political violence after Kirchner attack, says Lula

Brazil's former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Friday politicians should be prepared to face a climate of violence, a day after an assassination attempt that targeted Argentina's vice president.

Reuters

Attempted Kirchner assassination prompts Bolsonaro, Lula security re-think

The attempted assassination of Argentine Vice President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner by a Brazilian has forced Brazil's main presidential candidates to re-evaluate their security arrangements ahead of the Oct. 2 vote, sources said on Friday.

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Argentina vice president survives gunman’s assassination attempt

A man was arrested in Argentina after pointing a gun at Vice President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner as she greeted supporters outside her residence in Buenos Aires, a rare case of political violence that shocked the South American nation.

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Factbox-Recent attacks on prominent figures in Latin America

Argentina's Vice President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner on Thursday night survived an apparent assassination attempt after a gunman threatened her at near point-blank range and the gun failed to discharge.

Reuters

U.S. condemns assassination attempt in Argentina -Blinken

The United States on Friday condemned the attempted assassination of Argentina's Vice President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner a day earlier.

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Argentina vice-president incredibly survives assassination attempt after attacker’s gun jams: ‘The trigger was pulled’

Video footage of the incident shows a man holding a pistol inches away from the vice-president’s head as she greets supporters

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Watch: Astonishing moment Argentina’s vice-president Cristina Fernandez has gun pulled on her

Argentina’s vice-president Cristina Fernandez has survived an assassination attempt after a man tried to shoot her at point-blank range outside her home.The attack was thwarted when the assailant’s handgun misfired and he was quickly overpowered by her security officers.President Alberto Fernandez, who is not related to the vice president, a…

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Argentina’s vice-president Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner survives assassination bid as gun jams in her face

The attack was thwarted when the assailant’s handgun misfired and he was quickly overpowered by her security officers

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Man detained after pointing gun at Argentine vice president

A man has been detained in Argentina after he reportedly aimed a handgun at point-blank range toward Vice President Cristina Fernández in what government ministers are characterizing as an assassination attempt

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Japan PM apologizes for party's church links, will cut ties

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says his ruling party will cut ties with the Unification Church following a widening scandal trigged by former leader Shinzo Abe’s assassination last month

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Comanchero bikie kingpin Tarek Zahed charged over Youssef Assoum 2014 murder months after being shot 10 times

NSW police arrest and charge bikie kingpin Tarek Zahed over the 2014 murder of a man in the Sydney suburb of Bankstown.

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The Independent UK

Hunted in Brooklyn: Activist targeted by Iran says attack on Salman Rushdie made her more determined

Maish Alinejad survived two assassination plots in as many years. She talks to Richard Hall about her work and living in safe houses.

The Independent UK

Japan police chief to resign over Abe shooting death

Japan’s national police chief says he will resign to take responsibility over the assassination of former leader Shinzo Abe last month

Los Angeles Times

Six months of war in Ukraine — and it’s only growing more dangerous

WASHINGTON — Far from bogging down in a stalemate, the Russian invasion of Ukraine has evolved into an increasingly dangerous conflict as it passes the six-month mark, with fighting around Europe’s largest nuclear plant, a high-profile assassination in Moscow, escalating threats and daring Ukrainian attacks in Russian-held territory.

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Russia Accuses Ukraine over Car Bomb Assassination

Russia on Monday accused Ukraine over the assassination of the daughter of a leading hardliner, as Kyiv said nearly 9,000 of its soldiers had been killed since Moscow launched its invasion. The FSB security services pointed the finger at Ukraine for Saturday's shock car bombing in Moscow's outskirts that killed…

The Guardian - UK

France remembers De Gaulle’s close escape depicted in The Day of the Jackal

Wartime leader survived most serious of many assassination attempts 60 years ago in Paris suburb

Axios

U.S. calls for Alexei Navalny's release on anniversary of assassination attempt

“We again condemn Russia’s use of a chemical weapon to poison a political opponent, and call on the Kremlin to fully declare and dismantle its chemical weapons program."

The Independent UK

Russia’s puppet mayor in Mariupol ‘survives assassination attempt’ at zoo

Explosion reported at entrace to zoo in Azov Sea port devastated by Moscow’s bombardment

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