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Drug dealer admits backing plot in first guilty plea in assassination of Haiti’s president

MIAMI — A convicted Haitian drug trafficker pleaded guilty Friday to providing money to pay for weapons, food and lodging for Colombian commandos and others suspected of executing the fatal shooting of Haiti’s president, marking the first guilty plea in the murder conspiracy case in Miami federal court.

Miami Herald

Man behind guns in Haitian president's assassination pleads guilty

A dual Haitian-Chilean citizen pleaded guilty in a U.S. court on Friday to three charges involving his role in the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise, gunned down in his home in 2021.

Reuters

Poisons are a potent tool for murder in fiction – a toxicologist explains how some dangerous chemicals kill

People have used poisons throughout history for a variety of purposes: to hunt animals for food, to treat diseases and to achieve nefarious ends like murder and assassination.

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A string of assassinations in Afghanistan point to ISIS-K resurgence – and US officials warn of possible attacks on American interests in next 6 months

Since returning to power in Afghanistan in 2021, the Taliban have struggled to contain the Islamic State Khorasan province, or ISIS-K – the official Islamic State group affiliate operating in Afghanistan.

The Conversation

Senegal opposition leader alleges assassination attempt as protests flare

Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko claimed Monday to have survived an assassination attempt during his appearance at a politically charged trial that has sparked unrest. Meanwhile, President Macky Sall has rejected claims that it would be unconstitutional for him to seek a controversial third mandate.

Radio France Internationale

Al-Quds Brigades Says Commander Killed in Syria, Accuses Israel

A commander in the Palestinian militant group Islamic Jihad was killed in Syria on Sunday in what it described as an assassination by Israeli agents. The Al-Quds Brigades, the military wing of the Islamic Jihad group, said in a statement that Ali Ramzi al-Aswad, 31, was killed Sunday morning in…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Federal judge issues gag order silencing lawyers for defendants in Haiti assassination

MIAMI — A Miami federal judge has issued a gag order in the assassination case of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse, barring defense attorneys from disclosing any evidence to outside parties based on “safety concerns” about witnesses involved in the high-profile case as well as law enforcement personnel, U.S. citizens stationed…

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Singer Ariana Vafadari on supporting protests in Iran through music and dance

As Iranians continue to brave a deadly crackdown to protest against their regime, Iranian exiles living abroad have joined the movement in any way they can. For French-Iranian opera singer and composer Ariana Vafadari, that’s meant rallying support through music. She left Iran at age five and was later deeply…

France 24

Five years after Rio councilwoman slain, questions and hope

Supporters gathered Tuesday in Rio de Janeiro to mark five years since the assassination of Black, bisexual councilwoman Marielle Franco amid hope that investigations into her death will accelerate under Brazil’s new leftist president

The Independent UK

The Ides of March and perils of power

This Wednesday will be the 74th day of the year, which admittedly doesn't sound like something to get too excited about. But it is not just any old day. Known in Roman times as the "Ides of March" the 15th marks the anniversary of the assassination of Julius Caesar in…

Bangkok Post

Breakaway Moldovan region says it foiled Ukraine plot against leader

Security services in the Moscow-backed breakaway Transdniestria region of Moldova said on Thursday they had thwarted a Ukrainian assassination attempt against the region's leader, Russian state news agencies reported.

Reuters

Man who posted about assassinating Nicola Sturgeon jailed for five years

A MAN who sent threatening messages about assassination to Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and later helped abduct a sheriff has been…

The National (Scotland)

Man who posted about assassination of Nicola Sturgeon to be sentenced

A pensioner found guilty of threatening behaviour after posting online about the assassination of First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is due to be…

The National (Scotland)

Man who posted online about assassination of Nicola Sturgeon to be sentenced

William Curtis, 70, was found guilty of sending threatening messages to the Scottish Fist Minister after a trial at the High Court in Glasgow.

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Editorial: Nation needs truth on Malcolm X's assassination

A lawsuit filed last week by the family of Malcolm X, on the 58th anniversary of his assassination in Harlem’s Audubon Ballroom, might clear up the secrecy, lies and misinformation that still shroud the historical record.

Daily Mirror

Putin 'will die in office or with bullets in his back’ as despot's future predicted

Russian President's Vladimir Putin's health has attracted a great deal of speculation for years but one expert says it could be an assassination and not his medical condition that kills the dictator

WEKU

Malcom X's family is suing the CIA, FBI and NYPD

Malcolm X's daughter Ilyasah Shabazz and attorney Ben Crump talk to Morning Edition's Leila Fadel about their plans to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the NYPD and other government agencies.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iraqis Fear Resurgence of Assassinations

Iraqi lawmakers and human rights experts have warned against the resurgence of assassinations in the country. Last week, a colonel was assassinated in Ramadi for unknown reasons. On Tuesday, the renowned cardiologist in Diyala, Dr.

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Al Jazeera

Revolutionary leader Thomas Sankara reburied in Burkina Faso

Former leader’s remains, and those of the 12 people who were killed with him, reburied at assassination site.

The Independent UK

Unseen photo of JFK assassination found hidden in Texas thrift store

“I’m not a huge conspiracy nut or anything like that, but sometimes things don’t quite add up” says Texas man George Rebeles about the JFK photo

The Independent UK

Unseen photo of JFK assassination found hidden in Texas thift store

“I’m not a huge conspiracy nut or anything like that, but sometimes things don’t quite add up” says Texas man George Rebeles

The Guardian - US

Malcolm X’s family to sue FBI, NYPD and other agencies over assassination

One of Malcolm X’s daughters says new details show federal and state agencies covered up crucial evidence

Tribune News Service

Commentary: Malcolm X was way ahead of his time

Tuesday marked the 58th anniversary of the assassination of Malcolm X, arguably the greatest U.S. leader of any color in the 20th century. He was 39 when he died on Feb. 21, 1965, the same age as Martin Luther King Jr. when he was assassinated in 1968. Without reaching 40,…

Tribune News Service

Malcolm X’s family, on anniversary of assassination, announce $100M ‘conspiracy’ lawsuit against NYPD

NEW YORK — Exactly 58 years to the date that Malcolm X was assassinated in a hail of gunfire on a Manhattan stage, his family announced plans to file a lawsuit against the NYPD accusing cops and various government agencies of intentionally concealing evidence of his murder.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Israel Unveils Identity of Iranian Accused of Attempting to Assassinate Jewish Businessman

Intelligence sources in Tel Aviv unveiled the identity of an Iranian Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) commander, accusing him of planning to assassinate the head of the Israel-Georgia Chamber of Business, Itsik Moshe, last year. Israeli sources said these statements aim to revive the Iranian issue, including threatening the generals running the…

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