Tag: corruption
France’s ex-president Sarkozy convicted in Libya trial
A Paris court on Thursday convicted former French president Nicolas Sarkozy on charges of criminal conspiracy but acquitted…
Thousands protest in the Philippines over massive corruption scandal
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Thousands of protesters took to the streets in the Philippine capital on Sunday to…
Philippines’ Marcos says no one will be spared in infrastructure corruption probe
MANILA (Reuters) - Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said no one will be exempt from an independent investigation…
New Nepal PM vows to follow protesters’ demands to ‘end corruption’
Nepal's new leader vowed Sunday to follow protesters' demands to "end corruption" as she began work as interim prime…
New Orleans mayor to appear in court on corruption charges tied to alleged affair
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell is scheduled to appear in federal court Wednesday for…
Behind Nepal’s deadly protests over social media ban lies anger over corruption and nepotism
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Nepal’s government responded to escalating violent protests over a ban on popular social media…
At least 14 killed in Nepal protests over social media ban, corruption
At least 14 people have been killed and dozens injured during violent protests against the government’s social media…
Indonesia’s president vows tough stance against corruption in State of the Nation address
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — President Prabowo Subianto marked the 80th anniversary of Indonesia’s independence by vowing to root…