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Russian bribery seeks to skew Moldova’s presidential run-off
Officials estimate $100mn spent by Moscow as second round follows upset last month for pro-EU president Maia SanduBusiness - Financial Times - November 3 -
Moldova's pro-EU leader in tight run-off as Russia accused of meddling
President Maia Sandu is in a race seen as a choice between Europe and a return to Russian influence.Top stories - BBC News - November 3 -
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Pro-EU leader wins Moldova election despite alleged Russian meddling
Maia Sandu said she would be president for all, after a run-off against a rival backed by a pro-Russian party.Top stories - BBC News - November 4 -
Biden lauds Moldova election as win for democracy over Russian interference
President Biden lauds Moldovan incumbent Maia Sandu's reelection, saying "Russia sought to undermine" the country's democratic institutions for months.Top stories - CBS News - November 4 -
Moldova Uncovers Fraudulent Scheme to Get Criminals Off Interpol Blacklist
Suspects sought on various charges, including drug trafficking, paid officials to exploit a mechanism intended to protect asylum seekers, according to Moldovan and French investigators.Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
$20bn wiped off Adani corporate empire after bribery charges
US corruption charges against one of India’s richest men sent shares in his businesses reelingBusiness - Financial Times - 6 hours ago -
Moldova’s pro-Western president wins 2nd term in runoff overshadowed by Russian meddling claims
Moldova’s pro-Western President Maia Sandu has won a second term in office in a pivotal presidential runoff against a Russia-friendly opponent, in a race that was overshadowed by claims of Russian ...World - ABC News - November 3 -
Moldova’s pro-Western president wins second term in office, in pivotal runoff overshadowed by Russian meddling claims
Moldova’s pro-Western president wins second term in office, in pivotal runoff overshadowed by Russian meddling claimsWorld - ABC News - November 3 -
Moldova's pro-Western president wins 2nd term in runoff overshadowed by Russian meddling claims
Moldova’s pro-Western President Maia Sandu has won a second term in a pivotal presidential runoff against a Russia-friendly opponent, in a race that was overshadowed by claims of Russian ...Top stories - NBC News - November 4 -
Maia Sandu wins second term in Moldovan election in rebuke to Kremlin
Incumbent wins presidential runoff with 97% of votes counted, defeating Russia-leaning rival. The pro-western incumbent Maia Sandu has won a second term in office in the Moldovan presidential ...World - The Guardian - November 3 -
Mystery fires were Russian 'test runs' to target cargo flights to US
The attacks targeted couriers in Poland, Germany and the UK, Polish prosecutors say.Top stories - BBC News - November 6 -
Russian authorities seek a 6-year prison term for pediatrician accused of criticizing war in Ukraine
Russian media reported that authorities are seeking a six-year prison term for a pediatrician accused of criticizing the war in Ukraine in front of one of her patients and his motherWorld - ABC News - November 8 -
Japan's Ishiba stays as PM despite election setback
He will now navigate hostilities within his party, economic woes and a period of flux in international relations.Top stories - BBC News - November 11 -
Fantasy Football Week 11 sleepers: Audric Estimé seeks to run away with Broncos RB1 job
Are your lineups in need of some assistance? Consider one of these Week 11 sleepers from fantasy football analyst Scott Pianowski.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 14 -
Stephen A. Smith says he'd consider a presidential run if he had a 'legitimate shot'
Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith said Thursday he has no interest in running for public office and would consider launching a campaign for president only if he had a “legitimate shot” at ...Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
Front-runners in Uruguay's presidential race say they'll face off in a second round of voting next month
Front-runners in Uruguay's presidential race say they'll face off in a second round of voting next monthWorld - ABC News - October 27 -
How Moldovans bravely fought off Russian election meddling – and stood up for democracy | Paula Erizanu
Journalists and police challenged disinformation, intimidation and cash-for-vote schemes, while huge numbers turned up to vote . Having lived in Britain for 12 years, I returned to my native ...World - The Guardian - November 5 -
NATO jets scrambled after Russian planes seen off Norway and over Baltic Sea 'not adhering to international norms'
Italian and Norwegian jets responded under NATO authority on Tuesday to multiple Russian aircraft “not adhering to international norms.” NATO Allied Air Command said on Thursday that Italy’s air ...Politics - The Hill - November 14 -
World Series Game 1: Five wildest moments, from Giancarlo Stanton's home run to Freddie Freeman's walk-off
The opening salvo of the 2024 Fall Classic sent the Yankees and Dodgers on a rideSports - CBS Sports - October 26 -
Maple Leafs, Devils And Blues Hit Home Runs With Duos Of Off-Season Additions
Many NHL teams made roster moves this past summer, but the Maple Leafs, Devils and Blues specifically have benefitted from the contributions of new duos in each city.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 9 -
Gautam Adani charged in US over alleged $250mn bribery scheme
Prosecutors accuse tycoon and others of lying to investors and offering millions in bribes to land lucrative contractsWorld - Financial Times - 21 hours ago -
Putin suffers another massive defeat, this time in Moldova
Russian President Vladimir Putin is resorting to bribery and propaganda in an attempt to prevent Moldova and Georgia from joining the European Union, but his efforts have so far been unsuccessful.Politics - The Hill - October 24 -
Moldova votes for president in runoff election as Russia hovers
Pro-EU president Maia Sandu faces Alexandr Stoianoglo in polls marred by accusations of Kremlin vote-buying. Moldovans are going to the polls for a second-round vote to choose between the incumbent ...World - The Guardian - November 3 -
Germany accuses Russia of ‘massive’ effort to stop Moldovans abroad voting
Foreign minister says bomb threats against polling stations in German cities show Putin ‘will stop at nothing’. Germany has condemned what it called “a massive, coordinated attempt” to prevent ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
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Russia continues to subvert democracy in Moldova and Georgia
Vladimir Putin aims to keep Moldova and Georgia under his thumb — and the electoral results from both countries suggest his strategy is working.Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
UK fraud agency opens bribery investigation of Thales
Probe of defence group will be jointly conducted with France’s Parquet National FinancierBusiness - Financial Times - 6 hours ago -
Small German-registered plane crashes in Moldova, killing lone pilot on board
A small German-registered plane crashed on Sunday in a town near Moldova’s capital, killing the lone pilot onboard, aviation authorities saidWorld - ABC News - October 27 -
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Moldova's diaspora tipped the scales in a pivotal election. Critics question the vote's validity
Moldovans living abroad voted in record numbers in a presidential runoff that secured victory for pro-Western President Maia Sandu, in a pivotal race that pitted her against a Russia-friendly ...World - ABC News - November 4 -
"Fat Leonard" sentenced to 15 years in massive Navy bribery case
Leonard Glenn Francis, known as "Fat Leonard," masterminded an unprecedented bribery and fraud scheme targeting the U.S. Navy.Top stories - CBS News - November 5 -
'Fat Leonard,' Navy contractor behind bribery scheme, sentenced to 15 years
Former military defense contractor Leonard “Fat Leonard” Francis was sentenced Tuesday to 15 years in prison for masterminding a decade-long bribery scheme that swept up dozens of U.S.Top stories - NBC News - November 5 -
'Fat Leonard' Francis sentenced to 15 years in massive military bribery scandal
Former Navy contractor Leonard Francis, also known as "Fat Leonard," the mastermind of one of the largest U.S. military bribery scandals, was sentenced Tuesday to 15 years in prison for his role in ...Politics - The Hill - November 6
