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Albanian opposition leader facing corruption charges is released from house arrest
Albania's former Prime Minister Sali Berisha, who leads the opposition Democratic Party and is facing corruption charges, has been released from house arrest after almost a yearWorld - ABC News - 6 hours ago -
Belarus opposition figure extradited from Vietnam faces terrorism charges, possible death penalty
A Belarusian opposition figure who was detained in Vietnam and extradited to Belarus is facing charges of terrorism and possibly a death penaltyWorld - ABC News - 6 days ago -
Lebanon's detained former central bank governor faces new corruption charge
A Lebanese judge has charged the country’s detained former central bank governor with illicit enrichment and issued an arrest warrantWorld - ABC News - October 31 -
Ugandan Opposition Leader Charged After Being ‘Kidnapped’ in Kenya
Kizza Besigye, a former presidential candidate, went missing over the weekend as he visited the Kenyan capital, reappearing days later in military custody back in Uganda.World - The New York Times - November 20 -
Venezuela's government will investigate opposition leader Machado for supporting US House bill
Venezuela’s government has announced another investigation against opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, continuing its efforts to blame her for the economic sanctions that the United States has ...World - ABC News - 4 days ago -
Albanian opposition supporters block the capital’s streets in an anti-government rally
Albanian opposition lawmakers and their supporters have blocked the capital’s main streets for hours accusing the government of corruption and demanding it be replaced by a technocratic caretaker ...World - ABC News - Yesterday -
I.C.C. Prosecutor Seeking Arrest of Israeli Leaders Faces Own Inquiry
The International Criminal Court said there will be an investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against Karim Khan, the court’s chief prosecutor.World - The New York Times - November 12 -
Thales Faces Bribery, Corruption Probe
Thales shares fell after French and British authorities launched a joint investigation into suspected bribery and corruption at the aerospace and defense group.Business - The Wall Street Journal - 5 days ago -
Young Thug released from jail after guilty plea on gang charges
The Grammy winner's criminal trial on racketeering and gang charges was the longest in state history.Top stories - BBC News - November 1 -
Eric Adams to stand trial in April on corruption charges
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is set to stand trial on corruption charges on April 21, a federal judge ruled Friday, according to The New York Times. The judge said he would decide at a later date ...Politics - The Hill - November 1 -
Matt Gaetz resigns from House before ethics report release
Matt Gaetz resigned from the House of Representatives on Wednesday after President-elect Donald Trump tapped him to lead the Department of Justice as attorney general. Before Gaetz resigned, the ...Top stories - CBS News - November 14 -
Calls grow for public release of Gaetz report from House Ethics Committee
Some lawmakers in Congress are pushing for the House Ethics Committee to release their report on misconduct allegations against Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump's choice for attorney ...Top stories - CBS News - November 19 -
The Papers: Netanyahu faces arrest and 'lawyer dies from methanol in drink'
Friday's papers are led by the arrest warrant issued by the ICC and the death of a British lawyer in Laos.Top stories - BBC News - 5 days ago -
NYC mayor to stand trial in April 2025 on federal corruption charges
New York City Mayor Eric Adams will stand trial on federal corruption charges starting on April 21, 2025, a judge said Friday.Top stories - ABC News - November 1 -
Eric Adams To Stand Trial On Corruption Charges in April, Judge Says
Accused of conspiring to funnel illegal contributions from Turkey into his campaign coffers, Mr. Adams has pleaded not guilty.Top stories - The New York Times - November 1 -
Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba Is Indicted on Federal Corruption Charges
The mayor and two other local officials pleaded not guilty on Thursday after being accused of taking part in a scheme in which F.B.I. agents posing as real estate developers offered bribes.Top stories - The New York Times - November 7 -
Rapper Young Thug will be released from jail after he pleaded guilty to gang, drug and gun charges
Rapper Young Thug pleaded guilty Thursday in Atlanta to gang, drug and gun charges and will be released from jail, though he could be put back behind bars if he violates the terms of his sentenceEntertainment - ABC News - October 31 -
Hundreds in Turkey protest the arrest and ouster of opposition mayor
Hundreds of people have gathered in Istanbul to protest against the arrest and removal from office of a mayor from Turkey’s main opposition party for alleged links to a banned Kurdish militant groupWorld - ABC News - October 31 -
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German opposition leader Merz calls for snap elections
Chancellor Olaf Scholz faces growing pressure from politicians and business to commit to January voteWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
Somaliland opposition leader wins presidential election
The opposition leader in Somalia’s breakaway region of Somaliland won last week’s electionWorld - ABC News - November 19 -
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Ex-UK soldier facing spying charge admits escaping from prison by hiding under a truck
A former British soldier who is facing spying charges has admitted escaping from a London prison by clinging to the underside of a delivery truckWorld - ABC News - November 11 -
Jameson Williams will not face charges stemming from an October traffic stop of Lions receiver
The traffic stop occurred on Oct. 8Sports - CBS Sports - Yesterday -
Former Greek opposition leader Kasselakis departs left-wing Syriza
Stefanos Kasselakis, a businessman who burst into Greek politics over a year ago, says he's leaving left-wing Syriza, the country’s main opposition party he had led, and forming his ownWorld - ABC News - November 9 -
Congo opposition leaders call for protests against president's plan to change constitution
Leaders of the main opposition parties in Congo have called for nationwide protests against President Felix Tshisekedi’s plans to draft a new constitutionWorld - ABC News - November 20 -
Man arrested over fatal shooting released
Police say a man who was arrested on suspicion of murder has been released without charge.Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago -
Will Trump’s other cabinet picks face opposition after Matt Gaetz?
Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker joins Sunday TODAY’s Willie Geist to discuss the future of President-elect Trump’s other controversial cabinet picks after Matt Gaetz withdrew from the ...Politics - NBC News - 3 days ago -
Arrest warrants for Israeli leaders amplify Democratic rupture
The International Criminal Court’s (ICC) decision this week to indict Israeli leaders on charges of war crimes in Gaza has reignited the clash among Democrats over Israel's handling of the war with ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
White House announces 3 Americans released in China
The White House says three Americans have been released after being detained in China for years. Their release is part of an apparent prisoner swap, CBS News Scott MacFarlane reports.Top stories - CBS News - 1 hour ago -
Stephen Bannon, Released From Prison, Says He Is ‘Empowered’
Mr. Bannon, the combative right-wing strategist, said if Trump’s vote totals on Election Day look like 2020, he should once again declare himself the winner.Top stories - The New York Times - October 29 -
Teen accused of Southport murders facing terror charge
Axel Rudakubana is accused of producing the poison ricin and possessing a study of an al-Qaeda training manual.Top stories - BBC News - October 29
