Ecuador mayor survives assassination attempt
The mayor of an Ecuadorian city said Saturday he was the victim of an attempted assassination, a day before the country goes to the polls in general elections.
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WATCH | Marcos to DILG, PNP: Identify poll ‘hotspots’, dismantle private armies
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the Department of the Interior Local Government (DILG) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) to identify election areas of concern following the assassination of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo and other recent attacks against local officials.
Abe murder suspect fit for trial after psych review: Japanese media
Japanese authorities have found the man accused of killing former prime minister Shinzo Abe fit for trial after a lengthy psychiatric assessment, local media said Tuesday.
New York Post ‘hacked’ in tweets calling for assassination of Biden, lawmakers
The New York Post said Thursday it had been “hacked” by an employee after the tabloid newspaper’s Twitter account posted a series of antagonistic messages, including a call for the assassination of US President Joe Biden.
‘Freedom at last’ for Reagan shooter Hinckley
John Hinckley, who tried to assassinate US president Ronald Reagan in 1981, regained his freedom fully on Wednesday, six years after he was released from a psychiatric hospital.
Reagan shooter Hinckley wins unconditional release
John Hinckley, who attempted to assassinate US president Ronald Reagan in 1981, was granted unconditional release Wednesday by a Washington judge, six years after he was freed from a psychiatric hospital.
Haitian PM says was targeted in assassination attempt
Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry told AFP in an interview Monday that he was targeted in an assassination attempt during weekend national day celebrations.
Haiti offers bounty on three key suspects in president’s killing
Haitian authorities on Thursday offered a bounty to those who can help arrest three key suspects in last month’s assassination of President Jovenel Moise. Moise
Maldives ex-president ‘critical’ after assassination attempt
Former Maldives president Mohamed Nasheed was in a “critical” condition on Friday following an assassination attempt, doctors said.
WATCH | Daredevil siya! Duterte not afraid of threats to his life – Palace
Malacanang is unperturbed by an alleged assassination threat against President Rodrigo Duterte.
