Tag: Political corruption
France to restrict suspect Lebanese officials from entering
<p>PARIS — France will restrict Lebanese officials suspected of corruption or obstructing the formation of a government from entering the country, the foreign minister...
EXPLAINER: What to know about the Giuliani investigation
<p>NEW YORK — The long-running federal investigation into <a href="https://apnews.com/article/donald-trump-ap-top-news-ukraine-politics-0b8ea6ab48cc417792cc432151295a7a">Rudy Giuliani's dealings in Ukraine</a> moved back into public view Wednesday when <a href="https://apnews.com/article/rudy-giuliani-trump-investigation-warrant-7a413e1bbb819cb52cd402d64a982185">federal agents...
Detroit ex-mayor’s pal wins release from prison years early
DETROIT — A Detroit contractor who got millions of dollars of city work through extortion will be released early from prison, a judge said...
Ramaphosa denies wrong in raising election campaign funds
JOHANNESBURG —
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has claimed there...
South Africa’s Ramaphosa says corruption has damaged country
<p>JOHANNESBURG — Rampant corruption has seriously damaged South Africa's economy and people's trust in the government, President Cyril Ramaphosa testified Wednesday at a judicial...
Ethics hearing: Idaho lawmaker accused of rape pleads Fifth
<p>BOISE, Idaho — An Idaho lawmaker facing rape allegations from a 19-year-old intern refused to answer some questions during a legislative ethics hearing Wednesday...
Man linked to Capitol riot convicted of threats to lawmakers
<p>NEW YORK — A social media agitator was convicted Wednesday on federal charges of threatening to kill members of Congress in a verdict that...
Cheney: ‘Wishful thinking’ by Trump she won’t seek 4th term
<p>CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Speculation by former President Donald Trump that she won't seek re-election next year is “wishful thinking," Liz Cheney said Wednesday.</p>
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South Africa’s Ramaphosa says corruption has damaged country
JOHANNESBURG — Rampant corruption has seriously damaged South Africa's economy and people's trust in the government, President Cyril Ramaphosa testified Wednesday at a judicial...
Ethics hearing: Idaho lawmaker accused of rape pleads Fifth
BOISE, Idaho — An Idaho lawmaker facing rape allegations from a 19-year-old intern refused to answer some questions during a legislative ethics hearing Wednesday...