Assassination

One year from the Butler assassination attempt: How it changed the 2024 race, the MAGA movement and Trump himself

CNN — A year ago today, I watched as an attempted assassin opened fire on then-candidate Donald Trump. During the chaos and fear that unfolded — unlike anything I had previously experienced — I questioned not only if he was safe, but also if his ambitions of becoming president yet again would be forever impacted …

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Egypt Independent July 13, 2025

Iran president says Israel attempted to assassinate him

Iran president says Israel attempted to assassinate him Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said during an interview published on Monday that

Middle East Eye July 8, 2025

Philippine Vice President Duterte impeached over alleged Marcos assassination plot and other allegations

Manila, Philippines AP — Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte was impeached Wednesday on a range of accusations that include plotting to assassinate the president, large-scale corruption and failing to strongly denounce China’s aggressive actions against Filipino forces in the disputed South China Sea. The move by legislators in the House of Representatives, many of them …

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Egypt Independent February 7, 2025

Two high-profile Iranian judges killed in ‘planned assassination’

CNN — Two veteran Iranian Supreme Court judges known for handling high-profile cases were shot dead inside the court in Tehran, state-affiliated media reported. The Iranian judiciary said the assailant – who had no pending legal cases – killed Mohammad Moghiseh and Judge Ali Razini in a “planned assassination” and attempted to flee before taking …

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Egypt Independent January 20, 2025