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Jury to consider case of man accused of threatening to assassinate Nicola Sturgeon

A JURY has retired to consider its verdict against a man accused of making a post on social media threatening the assassination of Scotland’s…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 2, 2023

Jury retires in trial of man accused of assassination threat against Sturgeon

William Curtis is on trial at the High Court in Glasgow.

The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2023

New details emerge in Haiti president’s slaying as newly charged suspects appear in court

MIAMI — He’s a physician and pastor who aspired to be Haiti’s president, amassing a small group of supporters who introduced him to key security contacts in South Florida who could help him acquire high-powered machine guns and silencers, men with military training and even financing.

Miami Herald · Feb 2, 2023

Gandhi's image is under scrutiny 75 years after his assassination – but his protest principles are being revived

Mohandas Karamchand “Mahatma” Gandhi remains, even 75 years after his assassination, a useful symbol for many in India. For secularists, the leader of the country’s independence movement represents an imagined India of the past. For the current government, he is a means by which it can soften its international image.

The Conversation · Jan 27, 2023

Patrick Reed slams "assassination" over Rory McIlroy incident as he flicks tee at reporters

Patrick Reed was filmed flicking a tee at Rory McIlroy after the world No.1 refused to acknowledge him ahead of the Dubai Desert Classic earlier this week resulting in an exchange of views

Daily Mirror · Jan 27, 2023

The number of journalist deaths worldwide rose nearly 50% in 2022 from previous year

A total of 67 journalists died around the world in 2022, a watchdog group said, largely driven by Russia's invasion of Ukraine and civil unrest following the assassination of Haiti's president.

WEKU · Jan 25, 2023

Santos: I survived assassination attempt

Santos claimed he and his husband were forced to have "a police escort standing in front of our house"

Salon · Jan 24, 2023

Video emerges of George Santos saying he’s the victim of an assassination plot

‘When we hung up, I actually let out a little scream of rage,’ interviewer says

The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2023

MP calls for Rishi Sunak to take 'urgent action' over Scot detained in India for five years

Jagtar Singh Johal is accused of being a part of a Sikh assassination plot on Hindus. He has been imprisoned without trial since 2017.

Daily Record · Jan 19, 2023

French far-right militants on trial for plot to assassinate Macron

A group of people with links to a French far-right group go on trial Tuesday accused of planning a series of violent acts, including the planned assassination of President Emmanuel Macron.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 17, 2023