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Half of Japan governing lawmakers tied to Unification Church

Japan’s governing party says an internal survey has found that nearly half of its national lawmakers had ties to the Unification Church, in a widening controversy that emerged after the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

The Independent UK

West Dunbartonshire Council call on UK Government to demand release of Jagtar Singh Johal

Jagtar Singh Johal – known as Jaggi – was arrested in India after his wedding in November 2017, accused of helping to fund a Sikh-on-Hindu assassination plot. He and his family strongly deny the allegations.

Daily Record

Unification Church ex-members in Japan rail at politicians who embraced it

When Sun Myung Moon, the Korean founder of the Unification Church, needed money for its extensive spiritual and business ventures he would look to Japan, according to some former members.

Reuters

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Micro review: 'The Anatomy of Loss' by Arjun Raj Gaind

Author Arjun Gaind is back with a new novel titled 'The Anatomy of Loss', which was released in July 2022. Set in the backdrop of the aftermath of Operation Blue Star leading to political unrest in Punjab and then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's assassination in 1984, the story follows the…

The Times of India

Vladimir Putin's grandson, 10, moved to safety over fear of Ukrainian assassination

A Ukrainian sabotage attack on annexed Crimea leads to a karting competition involving Vladimir Putin’s grandson being moved to a safer location over fears the 10-year-old boy may be targeted

Daily Mirror

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.

Tribune News Service

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

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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

The Independent UK

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

The Guardian - UK

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Argentina's vice president survives assassination attempt

Tribune News Service

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

The Guardian - US

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.

Reuters

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.

The Independent UK

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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Evening Standard

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…

Evening Standard

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

The Independent UK

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

The Independent UK

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

ABC News

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.

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

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