Tag: Political corruption
Guatemala arrests outspoken opponent
GUATEMALA CITY — Guatemala’s national police arrested an outspoken opponent of the government Wednesday on charges he falsified documents to form a political party....
NY attorney general says Trump Org probe is now criminal
NEW YORK — The New York attorney general's office said Tuesday that it is conducting a criminal investigation into former President Donald Trump's business...
Panel to advise if Georgia sheriff should be suspended
ATLANTA — Georgia's governor on Wednesday appointed a panel to determine whether a sheriff accused of violating the civil rights of several people in...
US report: Allies of El Salvador’s president deemed corrupt
MIAMI — Allies of Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele, including his Cabinet chief, have been included in a list of senior officials in Central America...
Samsung thrives as Seoul mulls pardon of corporate heir
SEOUL, South Korea — Pressure is mounting on South Korean President Moon Jae-in to pardon Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong, who is back in prison...
Albanian president calls impeachment probe committee illegal
TIRANA, Albania — Albania’s president refused Tuesday to appear before a parliamentary committee that is investigating whether he violated the country's constitution and should...
German soccer president quits after comparing VP to Nazi
FRANKFURT, Germany — German soccer federation president Fritz Keller resigned Monday, nearly a month after he compared one of the organization's vice presidents to...
South Africa’s ex-president says he is ready for graft trial
JOHANNESBURG — Former South African president Jacob Zuma says he is ready for his trial on charges of corruption, racketeering, and money laundering.
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S. Africa: Top official in ruling ANC takes party to court
JOHANNESBURG — A top official in South Africa’s ruling African National Congress has taken the party to court to challenge his suspension pending charges...
Parkland sheriff gets job reviewing red light tickets
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A former South Florida sheriff who was removed from office by the governor because of his agency's response to the...
