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Ukraine parliament approves anti-corruption court law in first reading
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Ukraine parliament approves anti-corruption court law in first reading

The Ukrainian parliament on Thursday approved in the first reading a draft law to create an anti-corruption court, a step…
Egypt ranks 117 on 2017 Corruption Perceptions Index
Egypt

Egypt ranks 117 on 2017 Corruption Perceptions Index

Egypt ranked 117th on the annual Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) of the graft watchdog Transparency International, compared to 108 in…
Netanyahu confidant to testify against him: Israeli media
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Netanyahu confidant to testify against him: Israeli media

Israeli media reported Wednesday that one of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s closest confidants has turned state witness and will incriminate…
Africa strives for global leadership: Egypt’s Supreme Court head
Egypt

Africa strives for global leadership: Egypt’s Supreme Court head

Head of Egypt’s Supreme Constitutional Court (SCC) Abdel Wahab Abdel Razek said on Monday that the Egyptian state is proud…
Guatemalan ex-president, Oxfam chief held in corruption case
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Guatemalan ex-president, Oxfam chief held in corruption case

Prosecutors said Tuesday they have detained ex-President Alvaro Colom and nearly his entire former Cabinet, including the current chairman of…
China’s former chief of internet regulator expelled from Communist Party
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China’s former chief of internet regulator expelled from Communist Party

The former head of China’s powerful internet regulator has been expelled from the ruling Communist Party for corruption and will…
South African ruling party leaders push for Zuma resignation
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South African ruling party leaders push for Zuma resignation

South African President Jacob Zuma on Tuesday faced increasing pressure from the ruling ANC party to resign, as the government…
End game looms for South Africa’s Zuma
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End game looms for South Africa’s Zuma

African National Congress (ANC) leader Cyril Ramaphosa said on Wednesday he is holding direct talks with Jacob Zuma over a…
Uganda investigates allegations of refugee aid fraud
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Uganda investigates allegations of refugee aid fraud

Uganda is investigating allegations that its officials defrauded donors by inflating refugee numbers and diverting food aid, the prime minister’s…
Samsung heir walks free after court suspends jail term
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Samsung heir walks free after court suspends jail term

An appeal court has freed but not exonerated Lee Jae-yong after he was convicted for bribery involving an ex-president. The…
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