Former Lebanon Central Bank Chief to Remain in Jail while Facing Corruption Charges
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Lebanon prepares for presidential vote in test of Hizbollah’s power
Parliamentary election follows two years of political deadlock blamed on militant group now weakened by war with IsraelFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Bangladesh requests UK minister’s bank account details in corruption probe
UK City minister Tulip Siddiq under scrutiny for links to ousted regime of her aunt Sheikh HasinaFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
Bitter cold envelops US south as central states recover from freeze
Polar vortex chilled central US, downing trees, blasting snow, shuttering schools and causing traffic pile-ups. The next round of bitter cold enveloped the southern US on Tuesday, after the first ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Now Is the Time to Reimagine Lebanon
The fall of the Syrian regime and loss of Iranian influence opens the door for the Lebanese to finally take their fate in their own hands.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
U.S. Envoy Says Israel Will Withdraw From Southern Lebanon
With the deadline looming for the terms of a fragile cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah to be met, an American diplomat on Monday said “much progress” had been made recently.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Venezuela's Dissidents Plot Comeback After Months in Hiding, Exile or Jail
Opposition leader María Corina Machado seeks to draw out protesters to prevent a power grab by strongman President Nicolás Maduro.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 6 -
Scot killed while serving on frontline in Ukraine
Jordan Maclachlan left his home in the Highlands for Ukraine three years ago.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
Jalen Hurts remains in concussion protocol as Eagles prepare to face Packers in playoffs
There's no news on Jalen Hurts.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6 -
Ex-prison officer jailed over sex with inmate
A video clip of Linda De Sousa Abreu, 30, having sex with an inmate went viral online.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
Taxi driver who stoked Southport riots jailed
Andrew McIntyre admits setting up a social media channel identified as a "catalyst" for violence.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
Corinthians' Garro charged with manslaughter
Argentine midfielder Rodrigo Garro was charged on Sunday with involuntary manslaughter following a crash that killed a motorcyclist in his hometown of General Pico in Argentina's La Pampa province.ESPN - Jan. 6 -
China's Xi Jinping says corruption is the 'biggest threat' to the Communist Party
Corruption is the biggest threat to China’s Communist Party, President Xi Jinping said Monday, in a warning that he is resolved to tackle the entrenched problem.NBC News - Jan. 6 -
Bank alleges Bill Cosby ‘failed to repay’ loans; he could face foreclosure on two NYC homes
Cosby and his wife are reportedly facing foreclosure on two townhouses, after allegedly failing to keep up with repayments on multimillion-dollar loans.MarketWatch - Jan. 6 -
Malaysia's jailed ex-leader Najib wins appeal to pursue bid to serve corruption sentence at home
Malaysia's imprisoned former Prime Minister Najib Razak has won an appeal to pursue his bid to serve his remaining corruption sentence under house arrestABC News - Jan. 6 -
Trump blasts the 'corrupt' and 'broken' legal system ahead of his sentencing
President-elect Trump on Sunday blasted the “corrupt” and “broken” legal system ahead of a Jan. 10 sentencing date in his New York hush money case. In a Truth Social post highlighted by Mediaite, ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
South Korean anti-corruption agency asks police to detain impeached Yoon
Its investigators failed to bring him to custody after an hours-long standoff.ABC News - Jan. 5 -
Former Nurse Is Charged After Newborn Is Found With Fractures
Erin Strotman was charged in one case of child abuse, but detectives were also examining other episodes with similar injuries at a Virginia neonatal intensive care unit.The New York Times - Jan. 5 -
Jimmy Carter updates: Former president to remain in Atlanta through Tuesday
The funeral ceremonies for former President Jimmy Carter are underway. His body was transferred from his hometown of Plains, Georgia, to Atlanta.ABC News - Jan. 4 -
WATCH: Dog catches the ‘zoomies’ while in the car
This dog got so excited while riding in the back of the car, he had to run to both windows to enjoy the views.ABC News - Jan. 4 -
Protesters march in London for release of teenage boy in Dubai jail
Marcus Fakana from north London was convicted of having sex with British girl, now 18, when they were on holiday. Protesters have marched through central London calling for the release of a ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
Demo for teen jailed in Dubai over sex with girl, 17
Marcus Fakana, 18, was jailed for having sex with a British girl, 17, while they were both on holiday.BBC News - Jan. 4 -
Israel faces mounting pressure over detention of Gaza hospital chief after raid
Israel faced mounting pressure Saturday over its detention of Gaza hospital chief Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, during a raid on Kamal Adwan hospital.NBC News - Jan. 4 -
Trump to be sentenced over hush money case but judge signals no jail time
The US president-elect dismisses the case as "nothing but a rigged charade".BBC News - Jan. 4 -
Judge Upholds Trump’s Sentencing in Hush Money Case but Signals No Jail Time
The New York judge who oversaw President-elect Donald J. Trump’s hush-money trial scheduled his sentencing for Jan. 10. Mr. Trump is expected to appeal his conviction.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Justice Dept. Reaches Deal to Monitor Fulton County Jail
The facility in Fulton County, Georgia, has long had problems with assaults, drugs and pests.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Trump’s ‘hush money’ sentencing set for January 10 but jail time unlikely
New York judge says he wants to bring ‘finality’ to the prosecution ahead of president-elect’s inaugurationFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
A Judge Upheld Trump’s Felony Conviction, but Signaled No Jail Time
Also, Mike Johnson was re-elected as House speaker. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
FirstFT: China’s central bank prepares for historic monetary policy shift
Also in today’s newsletter, cold winter snap stokes US heating prices and a shake-up at the top of MetaFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
China’s central bank plans policy overhaul as pressure mounts on economy
People’s Bank of China will start to behave more like US Fed in using one main interest rate to steer demand for creditFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
Meta replaces policy chief Nick Clegg with former Republican staffer Joel Kaplan ahead of Trump inauguration
It's the latest sign of how tech companies are positioning themselves for a new administration in Washington.CNBC - Jan. 2 -
Israel army says it struck Hezbollah rocket launchers in Lebanon
Yahoo News - Jan. 2 -
Federal Agents Search Home of Former NYPD Chief Jeffrey Maddrey
Jeffrey Maddrey, who had been chief of department, resigned on Dec. 20 after a lieutenant accused him of coercing her into sex.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
Irish mourn attack while preparing to face UGA
Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman said his team is processing the attack that killed 15 people while still preparing to win a critical game.ESPN - Jan. 2 -
Weather warnings remain as flooding clean-up starts
Hundreds of people cannot return home, roads are closed and train services cancelled due to flooding.BBC News - Jan. 2 -
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 -
Critic wrongly jailed by former president of Philippines hopes to return to politics
Leila de Lima enraged Rodrigo Duterte when she began investigating killings carried out during his ‘war on drugs’. Leila de Lima, one of fiercest critics of the former Philippine president Rodrigo ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
Ambulance pressures remain as critical incident in Wales ends
Bosses urge people to be mindful of calling 999 unnecessarily amid "significant pressures".BBC News - Jan. 1