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assassination
U.S. forensic pathologist: Nisman case more likely a homicide
A U.S. forensic pathologist believes that the late Argentine special prosecutor Alberto Nisman likely was murdered.
Israeli president at memorial praises Rabin’s leadership
Yitzhak Rabin left a legacy of leadership, Israeli President Reuven Rivlin said at a memorial for the slain prime minister.
Meeting John F. Kennedy
I was tutoring a student. We were reading about Colonial America. Every facet of life in that distant era seemed so bizarre to her 21st century sensibilities. She winced when we read that roasted squirrel was considered a tasty treat. She was visibly disturbed to learn that children got whipped for whispering in church.
Loughner’s parents acted on signs of danger before Giffords attack
The parents of Jared Loughner, concerned by his erratic behavior, confiscated a gun and disabled his car in the months before the killing spree that critically wounded congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords.
Iran arrests alleged assassins of nuclear scientists
Iranian security forces have arrested the alleged assassins of thee nuclear scientists, an official state news agency reported.
Rabin assassin’s brother set to leave prison
Hagai Amir, the brother of Yitzhak Rabin\’s assassin Yigal Amir, is scheduled to be released from an Israeli prison after more than 16 years in solitary confinement.
Singapore police deny report of assassination plot against Barak
Singapore police denied a Kuwaiti newspaper\’s report of a thwarted assassination plot against Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak.
Plot reportedly uncovered to kill Jews in Azerbaijan
At least two citizens of Azerbaijan reportedly have been arrested in connection with an alleged plot to kill two Jewish educators and the Israeli ambassador in Baku.