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The article reports on the hacking of documents and data belonging to German politicians.

The article informs on the prevalence of an ongoing problem in Colombia where many social leaders are being murdered. It mentions about the efforts taken by Colombia's conservative president Ivan Duque in addressing the same by creating a timely action plan to come up with policies to protect social leaders. It also mentions that Leftwing parties have used the murders as a cudgel against Mr. Duque's government.

The article discusses the latest developments in the case of U.S. politician Gabby Giffords, who was shot by a crazed gunman in Tucson, Arizona in January 2011. It claims that Giffords has become a national symbol of hope and victory over the evil forces in American politics. It cites the book "Gabby: A Story of Courage and Hope," by Giffords, Mark Kelly and Jeffrey Zaslow.

Presents information on the murder of Galina Starovoitova, deputy to the State Duma and co-chairwoman of the Democratic Russia party, in 1998. Speculations on her death; Findings on the case; Reactions from politicians; Action taken by Russian President Boris Yeltsin.

The article focuses on the murders of several politicians in Argentina. It states that former Bolivian President Juan Jose Torres has been shot three times and found dead beside a bridge. It notes that the incident was the third series of political killings which have corrupted the nation-saving image won by Argentina's military junta in their virtually bloodless ouster of Argentinian President Isabel Peron. Furthermore, it points out that these incidents are evidence that the political violence has not ceased under the generals.

The article reports on the accusation of bribery to the supporters of Robert Wagner, the mayor of New York City, by William McKeon, the Democratic State chairman, in New York City. Wagner has verified that J. Raymond Jones, a Wagner supporter, was offered a double-lulu or a tax free allowance by his political opponents. However, McKeon has denied the accusation of Wagner.

The article explores the impacts of political corruption in Montreal, Quebec. Details to the government politician corrupt practices includes skimming a portion of funds for municipal construction contracts, receiving bogus gifts such as concert tickets and use of personal socks for cash safekeeping. An overview of the Duplessis-style of political corruption is also provided.

The author reflects on the economic impacts to the political corruption of public construction contracts by politicians in Montreal, Quebec. He mentions the unsavoury aspects of public officials and politicians regarding the issues of corruption on funds for public construction projects in the province. An overview on the corruption in Montreal is also included.

The author looks at killings related to the illegal drug industry in Mexico, as of 2012. He reports on the November 2012 killing of Mayor Maria Santos Gorrostieta Salazar of Tiquicheo, Mexico, saying she fought corruption and had survived former assassination attempts. He expresses the view that corruption is deeply woven into Mexican society. Comments are presented from Aaron Irizár López, a former mayor of Culiacán, Mexico.

Investigates the reason behind the killing of Galina Starovoitova, deputy to the State Duma and co-chairwoman of the Democratic Russia party, in November 1998. Details on her involvement in the provincial election campaigns in Petersburg and Leningrad; Speculations on her murder; Assessment about her killers.

This section offers news briefs concerning world politics as of January 19, 2019. Topics discussed include the Lawa hydroelectric dam construction project approved by the Chinese government, the murder of Polish politician Pawel Adamowicz, and the acquittal of Laurent Gbagbo, former President of the Ivory Coast, by the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the trial of charges filed against him particularly crimes against humanity.

The author argues that current events can make or break advertisements, citing as examples the facts stated about how electronics and engineering company Robertshaw Controls can achieve energy savings, and the headlines about the murder of the governor of Bermuda and his aide-de-camp.

The article presents the author's insights on the assignment of journalist Donald Neff and photographer David Hume Kennerly regarding the murders and suicides at Jonestown in Guyana. According to the author, Neff and Kennerly were permitted by the Guyana government to land the bloodied site using the same Cessna plane that Congressman Ryan waited on the night of his murder after hours of intense argument. Based from Neff's description, the area was worse than the scenes from the Viet Nam War. It also mentions the conversation of correspondent Robert Geline among the survivors of the Jonestown murders.

The article focuses on the rising terrorism in Turkey and plans of the army to takeover the governance of the country. It mentions about recent terrorist activities in the country in which four politicians were murdered and informs about the violence being spread by the extremist revolutionary gangs. It also discusses the problems being faced by the army in imposing martial law over the country.

The article reports that Anshu Prakash, chief secretary of Delhi, India, has accused legislators who are members of the political party Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of assaulting him during a midnight meeting. Topics discussed include Prakash asserting that he was harmed for delaying the television advertisements promoting the AAP's achievements, the AAP accusing the central government of India of undermining their Delhi government and the history of the AAP government rule in Delhi.

The article focuses on the threats of heads of villages in Kashmir, India on boycotting the panchayat elections in 2016. Topics covered include the killing of 14 village heads or sarpanches elected in 2011 and the decision All Jammu and Kashmir Panchayat Conference (AJKPA) members not to participate in the election. Also mentioned are the Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act of 1989, the 14th Finance Commission and elections organized by Omar Abdullah sabotaged by the government.

The articles looks at injuries and deaths of Russians including former intelligence official Oleg Erovinkin, opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza, and diplomat Sergei Krivov, saying that these deaths and injuries are suspicious and may reflect Russia’s effort to cover up its alleged interference in the 2016 U.S. election.

The article looks into whether there is a relation between political rhetoric and violence against politicians. It cites shootings in Tucson, Arizona that killed six people, in which the culprit, Jared Lee Loughner, said that he committed the crime because of his strong opposition to the health care reform. It cites a study conducted by Beth Azar for the American Psychological Association which discovered an association between violent video games and attitudes of young people toward violence.

The article offers the author's insights on the neglect of educated persons in Pakistan over the murders of political figures speaking against blasphemy laws. The author states that Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer and Islamabad Minister were killed after they speaked out against blasphemy laws and Muslim teachers kept silent on it. He mentions that such moral attitudes of Muslim intellectuals may be rooted from the relationship of politics and religion developed by Islam prophet Muhammad.

The article reports that Rodolfo Illanes, Bolivia's deputy interior minister of Bolivia has been kidnapped and beaten to death by striking miners. Topics discussed include kidnapping of the minister while he was traveling to talk with the miners; killing of several miners in Bolivia; and views of the government minister Carlos Romero on the same.

The article reports on the alleged murder of Dukhiram Dal a member of the Communist Party of India (CPM), as of April 2014. It states comments of Dukhiram Dal's son Sisir Dal on the incidence of murder of his father, and mentions killing of CPM polling agent Sheikh Fazal Ali by Trinamul workers. It mentions another attack by a group of politicians.

The article reports on death threat received by Rahidul Islam, son of Tahidul Islam, politician of the Communist Party of India (CPM), who was allegedly killed by members of the Trinmul Congress party, as of April 2016. It states that Tahidul Islam was attacked by a bomb in the leg, and killed, and presents comments from police officer C. Sudhakar regarding the issue.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including "Lotus Farming on Congress Soil," "Didi Forces Cong-Left Contrive in Bengal" and "Lieutenant Who Brought Down NCP" in the 2016 issues.

The article reports that a left-wing backed independent councillor of Kandi municipality in Murshidabad, India has been abducted by suspected Trinamul workers on February 17, 2016.

In this article the author suggests that it is important for the people of South Carolins to pay respect to Clementa Pinckney, former Member of the South Carolina Senate. It states that the author, who is also a pastor, took an initiative to participate in the death rituals of Pinckney, and mentions the large number of people who had gathered to mourn over the death of Pinckney.

The article reports on the crime performed by Former President of Zambia, Frederick Chiluba. It is stated that Chiluba has been determined by British High Court Justice Peter Smith, to have stolen 46 million U.S. dollars of state funds from Zambia. Smith also stresses the involvement of two London law firms in the conspiracy to launder part of the stolen millions. Information on how the money has been stolen is discussed.

Reports that Valery Maryasov, deputy mayor of Novosibirsk, Russia and director of the consumer market, consumer services and business support department, was shot to death on March 2, 2004. Efforts of Maryasov to reform the management of the Gusinobrodsky Market; Previous crimes related to the market, such as murders of businessmen and crime bosses.

Reports on the murders of various political and business leaders in Russia. Kidnapping of LUKOil executive Sergey Kukura; Speculation on whether killings were political; Analysis of Russia's culture.