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Added on the 23/08/2022 03:05:11 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
Tens of thousands supporters of Argentine Vice President Cristina Kirchner gather in front of the Casa Rosada presidential palace in a mass denouncement of political violence after a man tried to shoot her at point-blank range. IMAGES
Followers of Argentinian vice-president Cristina Kirchner arrive to Buenos Aires' downtown to take part in a demonstration in her support, after a man tried to shoot her yesterday. IMAGES
Attorney Lin Wood tweeted on Friday that Vice President Mike Pence should be arrested for treason and executed by firing squad. The staunch supporter of President Donald Trump also blamed Chief Justice John Roberts and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell for the election results. According to Business Insider, Wood's remarks triggered some Republicans to issue tweets to distance themselves from him. Among them were Trump campaign lawyer Jenna Ellis, and the conservative high school student Nicholas Sandmann. In recent weeks, Wood has filed or joined lawsuits to overturn President-elect Joe Biden's election victory. Wood has also cited conspiracy theories in the past.
Hundreds gather in Buenos Aires to mark the fifth anniversary of the death of prosecutor Alberto Nisman, who was investigating the deadly bombing against Jewish centre AMIA in 1994 when he died. IMAGES
Security is tight as pro-Palestinian protesters demonstrate outside the venue of the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner where President Joe Biden will make what is a traditionally lighthearted address amid protests and boycott calls over the conflict in Gaza. IMAGES