World Jun 01 U.S. sanctions Iranians over alleged plots to assassinate John Bolton, others around the world By Fatima Hussein, Matthew Lee, Ellen Knickmeyer, Eric Tucker, Associated Press
World May 03 Russia accuses Ukraine of failed assassination attempt on Putin Russia claimed it foiled an attack by Ukrainian drones on the Kremlin early Wednesday, calling it an unsuccessful assassination attempt against President Vladimir Putin and promising retaliation for what it termed a “terrorist” act. By David Rising, Associated Press
World Aug 21 Daughter of influential Russian nationalist killed in Moscow car bombing The daughter of an influential Russian political theorist often referred to as “Putin’s brain” was killed in a car bombing on the outskirts of Moscow, authorities said Sunday. By Jim Heintz, Associated Press
World Jul 11 Brazil leaders call for calm after prison guard kills Workers’ Party official A state police report said that according to witnesses, Jorge Jose da Rocha stormed the birthday party of local Workers' Party official, Marcelo Arruda, and shot him. By Diane Jeantet, Associated Press
World Jul 08 Assassination of Japan’s former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe stuns world leaders Friday's assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in one of the world's safest countries has stunned leaders and drawn condemnation. By Eileen Ng, Associated Press
Sep 14 Haiti prosecutor asks judge to charge Prime Minister Ariel Henry in president’s slaying By Evens Sanon, Dánica Coto, Associated Press Haiti’s chief prosecutor has asked a judge to charge Prime Minister Ariel Henry in the slaying of the president and asked other officials to bar him from leaving the country. Continue reading
Jul 13 Power vacuum created by president’s killing rattles Haiti By Dánica Coto, Associated Press Haitians are not only wondering who killed their president but who's running the country. At least three men claim to be the legitimate head of government. Their claims are complicating the investigation into the assassination and fueling a race to… Continue reading
Jul 08 2 Haitian Americans detained in slaying of Haiti president By Evens Sanon, Dánica Coto, Joshua Goodman, Associated Press The U.S. State Department said it was aware of reports that Haitian-Americans were in custody but could not confirm or comment. Seven other suspected assailants were killed, authorities said. Continue reading
Jul 07 Watch 9:08 Who assassinated the Haitian president, and why? Here’s what we know so far By Yamiche Alcindor, Ali Rogin The president of Haiti was assassinated Wednesday morning in his home on the outskirts of the capital, Port-au-Prince. Jovenel Moise had been in office for four years. His wife, Martine, was wounded in the brazen attack. Yamiche Alcindor begins our… Continue watching
Jan 07 Watch 9:13 Foreign policy experts weigh in on Trump’s Iran strategy The U.S. killing of one of Iran’s top military leaders has prompted questions about whether the Trump administration has an effective strategy for Iran, Iraq and the larger Middle East. As Iran announces it has fired missiles at Iraqi bases… Continue watching