More MEPs could lose immunity in corruption probe, after a request from Belgian police

The EU says it will launch proceedings to remove parliamentary immunity from two MEPs implicated in an ongoing corruption scandal.

Court Leaves In Custody Former EU Parliament Vice President In Corruption Case

 

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EU Parliament Votes To Terminate Vice President Kailis Term | EL Etos UT News

The European Parliament has voted positively on terminating the term of Eva Kaili as the EU body's vice president over the recent bribery scandal, but she still holds the position of a parliament member, according to the vote's results on Tuesday.

Four suspects charged in probe into European Parliament bribery by Gulf state

Four people have been charged in an investigation into suspected bribery at the European Parliament by a Gulf state - reportedly Qatar.

Israeli police question Netanyahu, wife in corruption case

 Investigators questioned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Friday as part of their ongoing corruption investigation.

Des milliers d'Ukrainiens manifestent à Kiev en soutien à Saakachvili

Plusieurs milliers de partisans de l'opposant et ex-président géorgien Mikheïl Saakachvili ont manifesté dimanche à Kiev pour exiger son retour en Ukraine et demander la démission du président ukrainien Petro Porochenko.

Saudi Crown Prince: US President Backs My Round-Up of Corrupt Princes

The Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammad bin Salman boasted that he had the backing of US President Donald Trump for his November "coup", a source in the country said.

Saudi Arabia releases 7 out of 208 detained for corruption charges

Saudi Arabia announced on Thursday that seven people out of total 208 detained for corruption charges have been released, Al Arabiya local news reported.

3,317 fugitives abroad captured in China's 'Fox Hunt'

Chinese police caught 3,317 fugitives from over 120 countries and regions in the past five years, according to the Ministry of Public Security (MPS).

Israeli AG decries bill to protect prime minister from prosecution

Israeli Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit criticized a bill Tuesday that would grant serving prime ministers immunity from criminal prosecution as "unacceptable."

Israeli PM's wife to be charge with misuse of public funds

Israel's Attorney General told Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's wife, Sara Netanyahu, that she will be indicted for fraudulently receiving items worth 115,000 dollars, according to a report late on Thursday.

Outrage after Duterte justifies Philippine journalists’ murders

Media groups expressed outrage June 1 at Philippine president-elect Rodrigo Duterte’s endorsement of killing corrupt journalists, warning his comments could incite more murders in a nation already one of the world’s most dangerous for reporters...

American democracy faces "crisis" with money's corrupt influence in politics

American democracy is facing a "crisis" due to the increased influence of money in politics while common citizens are left out in the process, a US political activist who helped organize recent massive political protests, told Xinhua in a recent interview.

Israel's ex-PM Olmert starts jail term for corruption

Former Israeli prime minister Ehud Olmert began Monday to serve his 19-month jail sentence for bribery and obstruction of justice.

Former Israeli PM to serve months in prison amid bribe conviction

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert will serve 18 months in prison after the Supreme Court partially accepted his appeal against a district court decision on a six-year imprisonment over bribery charges on Tuesday.

China warns officials against extravagance in holiday season

Central discipline authorities have warned officials to rein in spending and gift giving during the upcoming Mid-autumn Festival and National Day.