Tag: Assassinations
EXPLAINER: Iran atomic sites targeted by diplomacy, sabotage
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran's nuclear program has been targeted by diplomatic efforts and sabotage attacks over the last decade, with the...
Michigan board censures GOP regent for ‘witches’ comment
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The University of Michigan's governing board on Friday censured a Republican regent who called the state's female Democratic leaders “witches”...
G. Gordon Liddy, Watergate mastermind, dead at 90
WASHINGTON (AP) — G. Gordon Liddy, a mastermind of the Watergate burglary and a radio talk show host after emerging from prison, died Tuesday...
G. Gordon Liddy, Watergate mastermind, dead at 90
WASHINGTON (AP) — G. Gordon Liddy, a mastermind of the Watergate burglary and a radio talk show host after emerging from prison, died Tuesday...
US offers $10 million reward for info on Hezbollah operative
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States on Monday offered a $10 million reward for information on a Hezbollah operative who was convicted last year...
N. Korean diplomats leaving Malaysia after ties are severed
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — North Korean diplomats vacated their embassy in Malaysia and were expelled Sunday, after the two nations cut diplomatic relations...
After N. Korea cuts ties, Malaysia orders its diplomats out
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia on Friday ordered all North Korean diplomats to leave the country within 48 hours, an escalation of a...
Turkey jails 5 to life over 2016 Russian envoy’s killing
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A Turkish court on Tuesday sentenced five people to life prison terms over the assassination of Russia’s ambassador to Turkey...
UN registers steep rise in murders of Colombian activists
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Slayings of human rights leaders and mass killings of civilians are increasing at a worrying pace in Colombia, according to...
UN says Afghan civilian casualties down by 15% last year
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The number of civilians killed and wounded in violence across war-weary Afghanistan fell by 15% last year compared to 2019,...
A quirky Presidents Day sale: Washington’s hair, JFK sweater
It's almost Presidents Day, and now there's a chance to own a quirky piece of White House history.
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Prominent Lebanese Hezbollah critic found killed in his car
ADDOUSSIEH, Lebanon (AP) — A prominent Lebanese publisher and vocal critic of the Shiite militant Hezbollah group was found shot dead in his car...
Navalny urges Russians from jail to overcome their fear
MOSCOW (AP) — In a note from jail, opposition leader Alexei Navalny urged Russians Thursday to overcome their fear and “free” the country from...
FBI: Texan charged in Capitol riot tweeted ‘Assassinate AOC’
DALLAS (AP) — A 34-year-old Texas man has been arrested for allegedly taking part in the storming of the U.S. Capitol this month and...
King Day service calls for nonviolence amid turbulent times
ATLANTA (AP) — Speakers at the annual Martin Luther King Jr. holiday celebration in Atlanta called Monday for a renewed dedication to nonviolence following...
The Latest: Azar condemns Capitol riot in resignation letter
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on President Donald Trump's impeachment and the fallout from the Jan. 6 attack of the Capitol by pro-Trump...
Feds back away from claim of assassination plot at Capitol
PHOENIX (AP) — Federal prosecutors who initially said there was “strong evidence” the pro-Trump mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol last week aimed to...
10 people to stand trial over deadly 2016 Brussels attacks
BRUSSELS (AP) — Ten people including the lone known surviving suspect in the 2015 deadly Paris attacks have been ordered to stand trial in...
Final goodbye: Recalling influential people who died in 2020
In a year defined by a devastating pandemic, the world lost iconic defenders of civil rights, great athletes and entertainers who helped define their...
Hezbollah member sentenced to life in Hariri assassination
LEIDSCHENDAM, Netherlands (AP) — A U.N.-backed tribunal sentenced a member of the Hezbollah militant group to life imprisonment Friday for his involvement in the...
Officials: French church attack suspect faces terror charges
PARIS (AP) — French authorities said Monday that the main suspect behind October’s deadly Nice church attack has been handed terror murder charges.
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Pre-trial hearings in Brussels attacks start at NATO’s ex-HQ
BRUSSELS (AP) — More than four years after suicide bombings killed 32 people and injured hundreds in the Brussels subway and airport, massive pre-trial...
Israel urges citizens to avoid Gulf, cites Iran threat
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli government on Thursday urged its citizens to avoid travel to the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, citing threats of...
Israel urges citizens to avoid Gulf, cites Iran threat
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli government on Thursday urged its citizens to avoid travel to the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, citing threats of...
Iran’s supreme leader vows revenge over slain scientist
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's supreme leader on Saturday demanded the “definitive punishment” of those behind the killing of a scientist who led Tehran's...
Azerbaijan delays takeover, denounces fleeing Armenians
MOSCOW (AP) — Azerbaijan on Sunday postponed taking control of a territory ceded by Armenian forces in a cease-fire agreement, but denounced civilians leaving...
Belgian police arrest 2 minors suspected of plotting attack
BRUSSELS (AP) — The office of Belgium's federal prosecutor says two underage people suspected of plotting what it called a terror attack have been...
Judge allows John Hinckley to publicly display his artwork
The man who tried to assassinate President Ronald Reagan can now publicly display his writings, artwork and music, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.
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Arrests, drama 6 years after S. Africa soccer star’s killing
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Six years and one day since South Africa's popular national soccer team captain was fatally shot at his...
Of presidents and health, history replete with secrecy, lies
WASHINGTON (AP) — Throughout American history, an uncomfortable truth has emerged: Presidents have lied about their health.
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Woman pleads not guilty, denied bail over Trump ricin letter
BUFFALO (AP) — A woman charged with making threats against President Donald Trump by mailing a package containing ricin to the White House was...
Russian dissident Navalny recovering faster than expected
BERLIN (AP) — Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is recovering from the suspected assassination attempt last month faster than expected, one of his aides...
Iran vows ‘hit’ on all involved in US killing of top general
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — The chief of Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard threatened Saturday to go after everyone who had a role in a top...
Showdown set as US to declare UN sanctions on Iran are back
WASHINGTON (AP) — In defiance of overwhelming opposition, the United States is preparing to declare that all international sanctions against Iran have been restored....
Pompeo says Afghan negotiations likely to be ‘contentious’
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Much anticipated negotiations between Afghanistan's warring parties are likely to be “contentious,” U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned Friday, but...
NATO agrees nerve agent used to try to kill Russia’s Navalny
BRUSSELS (AP) — NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg on Friday condemned the “appalling assassination attempt” on Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny and called on Moscow...
Rights groups sound alarm on jump in Iraqi activist killings
BASRA, Iraq (AP) —...
Int’l court: Hezbollah member guilty in Lebanon ex-PM death
LEIDSCHENDAM, Netherlands (AP) —...
AP Interview: Iraqi leader says country still needs US help
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s...
UN-backed court to issue verdicts in Lebanon’s Hariri case
BEIRUT (AP) — More...
Female member of Afghan peace team survives attack by gunmen
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) —...
The Latest: Australia pledges $1.4M for Beirut relief effort
BEIRUT (AP) — The...
Iran says it detains leader of California-based exile group
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) —...
Iran FM visits Baghdad ahead of Iraq PM trip to Saudi Arabia
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iran's...
Somalia’s army chief survives bombing of his convoy; 1 dead
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) —...
Russian shot dead in Austria, police probe political motive
BERLIN (AP) — Police...
Brazen ambush of Mexico police chief leaves few options
MEXICO CITY (AP) —...
Harry Britt, who succeeded San Francisco’s Harvey Milk, dies
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) —...
