assassination

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And yet for a century — going back to 1928 — we’ve had the Great Depression, wars, terror attacks, assassinations, pandemics, assorted unrest and other market shocks.

From MarketWatch

He covered war, famine, riots and assassinations, the Bhopal gas tragedy and the Indian army's storming of the Sikh Golden Temple.

From BBC

Since going into exile in Togo, Damiba has been regularly accused by Burkina Faso's military junta of planning several coup plots and assassination attempts against Traore.

From Barron's

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has replaced three top officials in charge of his personal security, Seoul said Tuesday, a sign the despot may increasingly fear assassination plots.

From Barron's

Besides having foiled some 600 assassination attempts against late leader Fidel Castro, Cuba was reputed for its ability to infiltrate foreign intelligence services and recruit high-ranking informants, particularly Americans.

From Barron's