Ukraine's chief army psychiatrist arrested on $1m corruption charge
The man owned several properties as well as four BMW luxury cars, the Ukrainian security service said.
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Venezuelan chief gets 5 year ban, near-$1M fine
FIFA has banned a Venezuelan soccer official from the sport for five years for financial wrongdoing and fined him nearly $1 million.ESPN - 3d -
Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao Is Indicted on Federal Corruption Charges
Sheng Thao, who was recalled by voters in the California city in November, said last year that she had done nothing wrong. She pleaded not guilty to the charges on Friday.The New York Times - 4d -
U.S. issues sanctions on Sudanese army chief Burhan
The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on Sudan’s leader, army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, accusing him of choosing war over negotiations.NBC News - 4d -
Sudan's army chief orders probe into alleged killings
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Lebanon Elects Army Chief Joseph Aoun as President
As the country endured economic crisis and a devastating war, lawmakers failed 12 times to pick a head of state. They have now settled on Joseph Aoun, the leader of the military.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
Lebanon elects army chief as president following two-year deadlock
Lawmakers end stalemate in a sign of Hizbollah’s diminished influence after war with IsraelFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
Lebanon's army chief elected president, showing regional shifts
Lebanon’s parliament elected army chief Joseph Aoun head of state on Thursday, filling the vacant presidency with a general who enjoys U.S. approval and showing the diminished sway of the ...NBC News - Jan. 9 -
US imposes sanctions on Orbán’s chief of staff for alleged corruption
Antal Rogán is Hungary’s highest-ranking official added to Treasury list since fall of communismFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Charges of Police Shakedown at Rave Lift Lid on Corruption in Indonesia
Action was taken to rein in rampant corruption two decades ago, but there are growing signs the world’s fourth-most populous country is losing the fight.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 1
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Trump pardons Silk Road dark web market creator Ross Ulbricht
Trump said he had called Ulbricht's mother to let her know he had granted her son a full pardon.BBC News - 3h -
Two IDs plan to stop under-age online knife sales
Anyone wanting to buy a blade online would have to complete two age verification checks under government plans.BBC News - 1h -
Benefit cheats could be stripped of driving licences
A proposed new law will also give ministers greater powers to request bank account information.BBC News - 4h -
Netflix to raise prices as new subscribers soar
Squid Game and live sports, including the Jake Paul v Mike Tyson fight, fuelled new memberships.BBC News - 4h -
Treat eating disorders as an emergency, MPs urge
The alarming rise in disorders such as anorexia and bulimia is now an emergency, a cross-party group says.BBC News - 4h
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Elephants can’t pursue their release from a Colorado zoo because they’re not human, court says
DENVER — Five elephants at a Colorado zoo may be “majestic” but, since they’re not human, they do not have the legal right to pursue their release, Colorado’s highest court said Tuesday.NBC News - 27m -
Rare snowstorm hits US south, with four deaths reported
A major winter storm prompts blizzard warnings, dumping heavy snow and sleet in a region where even flurries are a rare sight.BBC News - 44m -
Hegseth Ex-Sister-in-Law Tells Senators He Was ‘Abusive’ to Second Wife
A woman once married to the brother of Pete Hegseth, the defense secretary nominee, submitted a sworn statement to the Senate in a late-hour complication to his confirmation. His lawyer denied her ...The New York Times - 1h -
Two IDs plan to stop under-age online knife sales
Anyone wanting to buy a blade online would have to complete two age verification checks under government plans.BBC News - 1h -
4 arrested with football memorabilia amid investigation of burglaries at athletes' homes
Four men from Chile have been charged in an ongoing investigation of nationwide burglaries at the homes of the rich and sometimes famous, according to court documents.NBC News - 1h