corruption charges

Ex Senate Leader Joseph Bruno Indicted

Alberto — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:19:48 -0600

After 13 years, the latest chapter of the long running investigation into one of New York’s most powerful political leaders, former State Senate Majority Leader Joseph L. Bruno, will begin.

Senator Stevens Bridge to Corruption

Armen Hareyan — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 13:31:35 -0500

Loathsome Republican Ted Stevens of Alaska has been indicted on charges of corruption stemming from a year long investigation into Alaskan politics.

Israel's Defence Minister Asks Olmert To Step Down To Face Corruption Charges

Armen Hareyan — Wed, 28 May 2008 10:43:47 -0500

In a major setback to beleaguered Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, Defence Minister Ehud Barak threatened to topple the coalition government if the Israeli leader does not step down to face corruption charges based on Morris Talansky's reports.

Jacob Zuma Charted With Corruption

Armen Hareyan — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 21:51:42 -0600

South African prosecutors charge ANC leader Jacob Zuma with corruption

Pinochet Family Members Arrested in Corruption Case

Dinka — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 10:16:59 -0500

Family members of the late Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet have been arrested on corruption charges. Judge Carlos Cerda Thursday ordered the arrest of Pinochet's widow, Lucia Hiriart, as well as the couple's five adult sons and daughters.

Pakistan Reopens Corruption Charges Against Sharif

Dinka — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 12:18:19 -0500

The Pakistani government has reopened a corruption case against former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, and a court has ordered the arrest of Mr. Sharif's brother. The reopening of the case comes just three days before Mr. Sharif was due to return to Pakistan to challenge General Pervez Musharraf for the presidency.

Nigeria: The Senate Cannot Indict Vice President Atiku Abubakar

MichaelChima — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 00:44:54 -0600

Financial Stakes are High for 2008 Beijing Olympics

Dinka — Wed, 03 Jan 2007 21:38:54 -0600

Former Iraqi Minister Who Escaped Prison Arrives In Jordan

Dinka — Tue, 26 Dec 2006 10:11:10 -0600