With Japan's ex-PM Abe pale and lifeless, a doctor at the scene prayed for a miracle
Shingo Nakaoka tells of efforts to save the former premier following the shooting on July 8.
Japan readies sombre farewell to slain Abe, its longest-serving premier
Shinzo Abe's killing by an unemployed man wielding a homemade gun stunned a nation where both gun crime and political violence are extremely rare.
Abe assassination raises questions about security for VIPs in Japan
Dignitaries in Japan often travel with modest security details focused mainly on direct physical threats rather than being protected by the heavily-armed personnel braced for firearms attacks seen in places like the US.
Bangladesh arrests Rohingya cleric over murder of activist
The Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army saw Mohib Ullah as threatening their place as the sole voice representing the Rohingya, his colleagues and rights activists say.
US senator calls for Putin’s assassination
The senator had earlier in the day introduced a resolution condemning the Russian president and his military commanders for committing 'war crimes' and 'crimes against humanity.'
Iraqi PM unhurt after drone attack on home, says military
The attack, which security sources said injured several members of Mustafa al-Kadhimi's personal protection, came after protests in the Iraqi capital over the result of a general election last month turned violent.
Ukraine president’s aide targeted in assassination attempt
More than 10 bullets hit the car, and the driver is said to be seriously injured.
Bobby Kennedy’s assassin granted parole in California
Sirhan Sirhan had tried on 15 previous occasions to be released from the life sentence imposed five decades earlier.
Taliban assassinate head of Afghan govt media department
This comes days after the defence minister escaped an assassination attempt.
‘Key suspect’ arrested after Haiti president’s assassination, plot to take over power
A Haitian doctor who has lived in Florida for 20 years is suspected of being part of a plot to install himself as president.
Widow of Haiti’s assassinated leader speaks as political intrigue swirls
She suggests that perhaps those behind the killing 'do not want to see a transition in the country'.
Haiti police blame Colombian, US suspects in president’s assassination
Haiti currently has no president or working parliament and two men claiming to be in charge as prime minister.
