Politics | Political Corruption

2009-07-04: Headlines

Australia.TO: Georgia's pluralistic feudalism: a frontline report 2009-07-04

Moreover, Georgia has greatly reduced micro-corruption, which is remarkable for the region's standards, not to mention other regions more close to home.

Daily Kos: White Australia policy by the Australian PMs, MPs and High Court ... 2009-07-04

Not only has the High Court Australia authorised the Apartheid policies against Aborigines and producing a generation of political prisoners such as Lex ...

Daily Kos: "]so long, sarah! [did AK outgrow you?] 2009-07-04

Neither of them played any role in uncovering the 2006 Alaska political corruption scandal. The legislators were going around in hats that said CBC ...

Daily Kos: Did the Washington Post Violate Lobbying Laws with "Salons"? 2009-07-04

It is obvious that the Washington, DC is a cesspool of corruption, involving not only politicians but influence peddlers, lobbyists, and even the mainstream ...

Washington Post: US-POLITICS Summary 2009-07-04

MOSCOW (Reuters) - US businessmen are expected to use a Russia-US business summit on Tuesday to press Moscow to rein in corruption and improve conditi ...

World Socialist Web Site: Detroit: Monica Conyers pleads guilty to corruption 2009-07-04

The reality is that the Detroit political establishment, long controlled by the Democratic Party, is mired in corruption and nepotism.

OpEdNews: Sarah Who? 2009-07-04

In other words, she did not face real tough political pros in her only tough race. How would she do in a campaign in the 30 or so states that have ...

Listen & Be Heard: Modern Times 2009-07-04

All play with imagery and its corruption, producing a deflation of high culture's grand ambitions to create an expression of the everyday.

Los Angeles Times: Anti-Americanism plays in Russia 2009-07-04

In Russia, cozy ties with the West are associated with the impotence, humiliation and corruption of the 1990s. Hostility, on the other hand, is considered ...

Los Angeles Times: Supporters stand behind activist with alleged ties to Mar ... 2009-07-04

The former gang member gained national attention during the Los Angeles Police Department's Rampart corruption scandal a decade ago.

Yonhap News: Police raid teachers' union over anti-gov't campaign 2009-07-04

Roh, a liberal human rights lawyer-turned-politician, leaped to his death from a mountainside precipice above his rural southeastern home amid a corrupti ...

Lanka Newspapers: Beating terrorists, losing to criminals 2009-07-04

Prison has become a home away from home for criminals thanks to bribery and corruption. And the Prison Chief must explain how the suspects had operated ...

WA today: 'Racist Australia' was grist for India's media mill 2009-07-04

Local stories on matters such as crime, corruption and terrorism normally dominate. But in late May news directors got a juicy change of storyline: "Racist ...

Bangladesh News 24 hours: Charges against ex-advisers must be fairly probed: Hossain Zillur 2009-07-04

Former law adviser Mainul Hosein and former home adviser MA Matin both face probes by parliamentary bodies over corruption charges and, most recently ...

Southwest News-Herald: Gov. Quinn, Madigan And Cullerton: Resign 2009-07-04

Quinn, Madigan and Cullerton should do the right thing and resign from office and quit playing this lying political game where every time they are asked ...

Ghana News: Are We Capable Of Managing Our Own Affairs? 2009-07-04

We must religiously eradicate or at least curb transgression and corruption. It is no longer a moral issue to be preached against in the churche ...

Deseret News: 'I' and 'we' must cooperate for the survival of self and species 2009-07-04

The glorification of private greed and the corruption of capitalism to the enrichment of a few barons is the tyranny of the "I's." Hubris is the result.

San Diego Union Tribune: Mexican election draws its 'anulistas' 2009-07-04

The movement coincides with a wave of discontent in Mexico as the country struggles with corruption, cartel-related violence and economic recession.

Tribune Review: House leaders among those subpoenaed in legislative corruption scandal 2009-07-04

Veon and 11 others were accused a year ago of widespread use of state resources for political campaigns. Veon's lawyers argue that others in government ...

Anchorage Press: Why is Sarah Palin really resigning? 2009-07-04

... in the Palin family (think Mark Sanford or John Ensign) is about to break; that's Palin's become the target of her own FBI corruption investigation.

MercoPress: Peruvian PM to step down; opens door for a cabinet reshuffle 2009-07-04

Simon who was appointed in October after a corruption scandal led to a major ministerial reshuffle in the nineties spent eight years in jail supposedly ...

Straits Times: Focused on more stability 2009-07-04

Indonesians will be looking to Dr Yudhoyono to make greater strides against deep-rooted corruption and widespread poverty - major challenges facing ...

Hamilton Spectator: How bribery became a way of life in Iraq 2009-07-04

In Iraq corruption is pervasive at every level. "Corruption exists all over the world but is at its worst here," laments Ateej Saleh Midhat, a 26-year-old ...

Memphis Daily News: There Goes the Neighborhood: New hope emerges in one of Memph ... 2009-07-04

Other entries have been about political corruption and its effect on the city. Each entry begins with Scripture in keeping with another mission traditi ...

Colusa County Sun Herald: Other Views: Congressional earmarks should be abolished 2009-07-04

Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., got a lot of mileage out of claiming that a “culture of corruption” prevailed under the GOP. Today, Pelosi is Speaker of the House ...

The Daily News of Newburyport: Barbara Anderson: Overreaching Democrats threaten the America we ... 2009-07-04

Despite wars, economic downturns, political silliness or corruption, all was well with the United States of America because we all knew "who we are.

News Chief: There's no shame in political conservatism 2009-07-04

I believe that a governor of a state that supports gun ownership rights (the Second Amendment), fights corruption in his or her political party ...

Dallas Morning News: Mexico elections a referendum on CalderÃ³n 2009-07-04

Daniel Franco, a university law student in Mexico City, said he plans to annul his vote because there are no political options that represent his interest ...

The Malaysian Insider: Analysis by The Malaysian Insider 2009-07-04

In fact several of its MPs will not be able to account for their cars, houses or wealth they have to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).

IBNLive.com: The stone age of Maya 2009-07-04

Don't crib on corruption and criminals... don't let your dignity be dwarfed by a rape... don't think that unemployment will rob the youth of whatever ego ...

Dispatch Online: Four accused of defrauding KSD of electrical material 2009-07-04

KSD municipality mayor Siyakholwa Mlamli warned that he would deal decisively with corruption at KSD, both at the administrative and political levels .

Newsbreak: Carpio's Force 2009-07-04

A few hundreds of soldiers massed at a posh Makati hotel, brandished their firearms, planted grenades around the area, and protested, decrying corruption ...

Journal: FROM OUR READERS: In the dark about the new light bulbs - Las Vegas Review 2009-07-04

The tax on energy is huge. Government control of all energy and use? Just business as usual by the most corrupt government ever seen in this country.

Sioux Falls Argus Leader: Permit trading vital to limiting emissions 2009-07-04

Giving permits away at no charge as opposed to auctioning them is a form of corporate welfare and is subject to political manipulation and corruption.

Think Progress: Did an embezzlement scandal force Sarah Palin to resign? 2009-07-04

But she also bemoaned “political operatives” who have “descended on Alaska” to investigate “all sorts of frivolous ethics violations.

Peninsula On-line: Pakistan to ensure strict financial discipline on spending 2009-07-04

The sources said Gilani ordered compilation of lists of government servants seeking political clout for their elevation and transfer.

DAWN.com: Is there life after democracy? 2009-07-04

They have had to battle cartels of corrupt government officers, power-brokers and middlemen. They have faced threats and a fair amount of violence.

2009-07-03: Headlines

Asia Times Online: Strength and dishonor 2009-07-03

"Faced with unfair competition, monopoly, protection, and corruption, some people started seeing the Tatmadaw's commercial activities as vehicles for ...

Asia Times Online: A tryst with India's communal past 2009-07-03

At the same time, leaders and parties in states such as Bihar, Delhi and Orissa, which have provided corruption-free pro-growth governance, have emerged ...

Nigeria: 'Africans and the development of their continent' - The Guardian 2009-07-03

Greed, corruption and bad governance by the political class in Africa are important reasons why Africa is impoverished. But they are not the main reason.

Nigeria: Ghana and Nigerian firms - The Guardian 2009-07-03

Corruption will always be a major set back and it has to be tackled too. Leadership has also always been critical in addressing any development agenda.

Nassau Guardian: Former TCI premier faces criminal inquiry 2009-07-03

He added that the CCRU will attempt to identify "possible corruption or other serious dishonesty," that occurred during Misick's tenure in office.

PR-Inside.com News: Foreign journalists accused of insulting Thai king 2009-07-03

Thaksin was ousted in a September 2006 military coup for alleged corruption and abuse of power. Critics also accused Thaksin and his allies of trying ...

BBC News: Fans and foes pray for ill Aquino 2009-07-03

She battled several coup attempts against her rule, protected the country's fledgling democracy and freed political prisoners. But she was often criticised ...

Focus News: European media on parliamentary elections in Bulgaria /ROUNDUP/ 2009-07-03

Abject failure to tackle corruption is the main accusation against the outgoing government, Irish Times informed. Computer hackers blocked the website ...

Pakistan Observer: Withdrawal of US troops from Iraq 2009-07-03

The Americans would leave Iraq where rampant corruption , maladministration violence, disputes are over boundaries, oil and the power of Iraq's central ...

WebWire (press release): Governor of Queensland in denial on judicial corruption claims 2009-07-03

When courts are corrupted by greed or political expediency, the scales of justice are tipped, and ordinary people suffer. Judicial corruption means ...

ISN: Haiti's Annus Horribilus 2009-07-03

Corruption, weak national institutions, and a chaotic justice system continue to pose problems. “Until the state is able to become a more positive presence ...

Darien Times: Catholic bill: Attorney general sides with diocese 2009-07-03

... of corruption or the appearance of corruption arising from paid lobbying  while also preserving and encouraging legally protected political expression.

Telegraph.co.uk: Analysis: Barack Obama's moment of truth in Afghanistan 2009-07-03

There are two major weaknesses: The Karzai government is riddled with corruption which has alienated many Afghans from both his administration and his N ...

Telegraph.co.uk: Change but no change in China 2009-07-03

Zhao writes that Deng Xiaoping's view of reform was confined only to 'improving democracy in the Party' as an attempt to reduce corruption and increase ...

The Zimbabwean: Malawi ex-president in 'bad shape' 2009-07-03

This was after he sustained during the 2004 political campaign. “So what he has in his back-side is that are plates that are holding together his spine.

New York Times: Out of Africa, Into a Strange America 2009-07-03

Her stories are not about civil war or government corruption or deadly illnesses. Yes, war and corruption and illness rage in the background of some ...

Washington Post: Preventing a Honduran Bloodbath 2009-07-03

Because the Hondurans attributed to him a deep level of corruption; because they assumed he had links to drug trafficking, especially drugs originating ...

DigitalJournal.com: Corruption: Study Puts Kenya in the Lead in East Africa 2009-07-03

Joe Kamaliza, a secondary school teacher sold his small plot of land to enable his wife, Madam, to run for a political seat as a councilor in Kenya' ...

NRC International: Members-only cannabis club won't pass the test in Europe 2009-07-03

The commission too is balancing between the need to protect small-scale private users, and the need to fight corruption of the system.

Ghana News: Kufour Must Be Stopped 2009-07-03

When his officials were accused of malfeasance, Kufour, who promised the nation, zero tolerance for corruption, demanded evidence from the very people ...

Russia Profile: A Dump for Unpopular Politicians 2009-07-03

Zurabov is someone whom Russian pensioners hate, and he has been accused of corruption. Is this the face that Russia wants to show Ukraine?

Moneybiz: Exporters feel the pinch 2009-07-03

Angola is ranked 158 and Nigeria 121, out of 180 countries, in Transparency International's corruption perception index. Instability has heightened and ...

NCR-Iran.org (press release): Analysis - Iranian uprising: Beginning of the end (part II) 2009-07-03

The source of all corruption in Iran is the regime and no effort or initiative can save it as in the past. • The anticipation for change or transformati ...

The Detroit News: What can we believe in a world of misinformation overload? 2009-07-03

It's a big old messy world these days, Herron says: GM is in bankruptcy, political corruption is rampant (especially locally), the economy is in tatters ...

Sofia Echo: Editorial: Parliamentary elections 2009 2009-07-03

This newspaper has a tradition of not declaring for any political party in a Bulgarian election, and we are holding to that tradition in the national ...

Xinhua: Supporters of Zelaya, interim government continue protests in Honduras 2009-07-03

That sets up a potentially explosive conflict with local officials who have vowed to have Zelaya arrested on charges ranging from corruption to treason.

Korea Herald: GNP panel calls for sweeping reshuffle 2009-07-03

A new prime minister should be a figure who can heal the ideological, political, regional and economic divisions and can represent the government's strong ...

Ghana News: OMOV Means “Obiara Nto Bi.” 2009-07-03

Anything short and we are not running modern political parties but privileged clubs with contrivances for manipulation and corruption.

Journal: JOHN L. SMITH: Notion of Victorville-to-Vegas rail route mind ... - Las Vegas Review 2009-07-03

Herrera gets his mail these days at a local halfway house after serving a majority of his 50-month federal prison sentence following a political corrupti ...

Dallas Morning News: At a glance: City bribery case 2009-07-03

The first week of testimony in the Dallas City Hall public corruption trial ended early when US District Judge Barbara Lynn halted proceedings Thursday ...

Malaysia Star: Tokyo poll eyed for clue to fate of PM, ruling bloc 2009-07-03

One bystander said the ldp's lengthy reign had produced corruption that could be cleaned up by a change in government. "It has created this kind of bad ...

VOVNews.vn: FTA with Vietnam set as EU priority under Swedish presidency 2009-07-03

The Swedish ambassador also confirmed his continued support for Vietnam in the areas of governance and in fighting corruption – on which Vietnam and the EU ...

Irish Times: Brought to our knees by bankers and developers 2009-07-03

At least corruption implies a sense that you are doing wrong, and need to be paid in return. Our Government actually thought it was doing the right thing ...

Armenian Reporter: Armenia's Ramgavar chair condemns attempts to “split” party 2009-07-03

The ADLA has formed a committee to deal with corruption in the Nairit factory. The strings lead to the government and the prime minister.

Livingston Daily: Livingston, region benefit from a stronger Detroit 2009-07-03

The public school system is blackboard-deep in a corruption probe. Now, Councilwoman Monica Conyers, who until recently was the influential president ...

Mongolia Web News: Mongolia & Oyu Tolgoi: Another winter of discontent? 2009-07-03

Will be people get a voice in how the revenues are distributed, will its allocation be transparent or will a major part of revenues be wasted on corrupti ...

Marin Independent-Journal: Can we talk? Longtime Marin conservative radio host Melanie Morg ... 2009-07-03

But there's no question that my political leanings trended right after going to work for KSFO and working side by side with Lee Rodgers for almost 15 years.

GamblingCompliance.com (registration): Football 'Particularly Vulnerable' to Corruption, Says FATF 2009-07-03

Political disagreement over how to regulate the global gambling industry is making it easier for criminals to orchestrate match-fixing scams, according to ...

Shanghai Daily: Report: Deng was rethinking policy that put economic development first 2009-07-03

The result, he said, was a strong leg in economic development and a weak leg in political, cultural and social development, hence "a huge hidden risk" ...

WFPL: Another Tea Party Set For Saturday 2009-07-03

It's against all the government corruption, all of their overspending and over-taxation and spending of the taxpayers' dollars without our consent ...

2009-07-02: Headlines

Emerging Markets: WB sees no progress in government indicators since 1998. - ISI 2009-07-02

The WB has assessed the ruling of the governments in 212 countries in the period 1996-2008 in terms of rule of law, corruption control, political stability ...

Focus News: AFP: Bulgarian opposition poised to oust Socialists in electi ... 2009-07-02

Both GERB and the Socialists see cleaning up Bulgaria's image as the eu's poorest and most corruption-ridden member as their top priority.

Zimbabwe Tribune: Zimbabwe: Looting leaders must be held accountable 2009-07-02

Using state funds to finance personal operations is the height of corruption and that's what keeps the nation in the doldrums as the nation fails to attract ...

Philadelphia Inquirer: City minority-business official fired 2009-07-02

It was at the center of the City Hall "bug" investigation into suspected pay-to-play political corruption in the awarding of city contracts.

Minnesota Public Radio: Why should the public care about a politician's private life? 2009-07-02

But financial information should be transparent so we can judge possible corruption. And how people deal with challenges in their lives (like infidelity)

Xinhua: Africa united against comeback of coups 2009-07-02

Although military coups are blamed on a number of factors, including Africa's colonial history, the cold war, poverty and corruption, they have the same ...

Slovenska Tiskovna Agencija (subscription): Finance Looks at Economic Aspects of Sanader's Resignation - STA 2009-07-02

Finance wants to see politicians, both Slovenian and Croatian, who will be able to solve problems which are a great economic, political and psychological ...

AFP: Malaysia's Anwar loses appeal ahead of sodomy trial 2009-07-02

Anwar was found guilty of separate sodomy and corruption charges a decade ago in a case widely seen as politically motivated. In 2004 the sodomy convicti ...

Focus News: AFP: Tough guy Borisov takes on PM Stanishev in Bulgarian vote 2009-07-02

He later specialised in international relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science. In 2002, Stanishev took over the helm of ...

Graphic Online: Call For Drastic Reform In Police Service 2009-07-02

He mentioned other issues facing the Police Service as image problem which had taken a beating because of bribery, corruption and drug scandal ...

The Malaysian Insider: Jameschin1@gmail.com 2009-07-02

JULY 2 — Public procurement is the single most important source of corruption in any country, including ours. This crucial process remains a great mystery ...

Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism: Good-bye automated elections? 2009-07-02

Weak States and Strong Families: the inevitabile rise of Political Dynasties as a defense mechanism of the weak and EDSA culture as a legitimizing political ...

guardian.co.uk: Afghan insurgents capture US soldier as Obama Taliban offensive starts 2009-07-02

... political test for the embattled government of president Hamid Karzai, who has been under fire for failing to rein in corruption within his government.

Venezuelanalysis.com: Book Review: Changing Venezuela by Taking Power 2009-07-02

Here he talks about patronage-clientelism and corruption, of a top-down management style, and what he calls "personalistic" politics, based on ChÃ¡vez ...

Kuensel, Buhutan's National Newspaper: Parties in 'poor' shape 2009-07-02

Lhuentse MP Karma Rangdol stated that financial support was needed for the political parties to prevent corruption and have a world-class democracy.

New America Media: Six Reasons Why Iran Cannot be Explained in a Twitter Feed 2009-07-02

Many Iranians also question his alliance with pragmatic conservatives who are suspected of corruption such as the head of the Expediency Council Ali Akbar ...

Bizcommunity.com: Yes we can! Confed Cup boosts Brand SA 2009-07-02

We've had so many political problems, corruption, wars, even being divided between North and South. But today, I am so proud to be Korean.

Mainstream: Revisiting the Iranian Revolution 2009-07-02

Marooned in corruption and political cynicism, by the end of the Rafsanjani presidency, the Iranian Revolution seemed to have all but extinguished itself.

ABS CBN News: Cory fighting her hardest battle 2009-07-02

She has also become a vocal critic of current President Gloria Arroyo, whose family has been accused of massive corruption, and joined street protest ...

The Associated Press: Philippine ex-President Aquino in stable condition 2009-07-02

Former President Joseph Estrada — who was ousted on corruption charges in the country's second "people power" revolt in 2001 organized by opposition force ...

Asia Times Online: Macau progress leaves out politics 2009-07-02

The incident drew international attention, and, along with the US$100 million corruption scandal involving former public works secretary Ao Man Long th ...

Highland News: Ex-sppoks in Inverness, author claims 2009-07-02

"It's got corruption and it's got crime as well as the nice aspects from the scenery point of view – and it's quite a strange location," said Tom this week.

ISN: Bosnia: Premier Pointlessness 2009-07-02

And, unlike his predecessor, Nedzad Brankovic, who was forced to step down over corruption and abuse of office charges, it seems as though Mujezinovic is ...

AllAfrica.com: Carlos Santiso, AfDB Director, Governance, Economic and Financial ... 2009-07-02

The Political Economy of Government Auditing examines the contribution of autonomous audit agencies to the fight against corruption and public sect ...

Anarkismo.net: The Shadow over Erris: Shell, IRMS and Bolivia 2009-07-02

Given the history of corruption that has emerged from the tribunals, which involved the same politicians who gave Shell the Gas for free, what might be dug ...

ThisDay: BUSINESS MATTERS: Money and the East African Federation 2009-07-02

As we contemplate the political-economic union of East Africa, it appears prudent to also be thinking about what currency we want to use in the future.

The Kubatana: Praying habits back to hell 2009-07-02

The habit of expecting and accepting corruption among political leaders. Having to think and carefully strategize how to assert basic human rights.

Manila Bulletin: Church appeal & Comelec assurance 2009-07-02

Meanwhile, the World Bank reports that despite gains, RP still lags behind its regional neighbors in good governance and anti-corruption scores.

Somerville News: From revolution to achievement, Somerville is the All America City 2009-07-02

Charlie Chisholm remembers the days back in the late 1960s when he would pick up the Boston Globe and read about Somerville's corrupti ...

N.C. State University Technician Online: History and its repercussions 2009-07-02

The perception of US government backing would probably help the corrupt government and would only undermine the grassroots display of democracy in Iran.

BBC News: Bangladesh ex-ruler has heart op 2009-07-02

He seized power in Bangladesh in 1982 and has faced numerous trials for corruption, serving five years in jail. Correspondents say that although allegati ...

Newsnet: Makoni launches Mavambo 2009-07-02

Formed in February 2008 the Mavambo Project has been rocked by extensive corruption allegations with founders members such Dr. Ibbo Mandaza, Major Kudzai ...

Asia Times Online: The contested rebirth of Joseph Estrada 2009-07-02

Lacson claims he is under legal assault because of his unflinching exposes on graft and corruption in the Arroyo government. He recently scrapped his own ...

The Oxford Times: Return of the Fat Man 2009-07-02

Hill is at the height of his powers in this, his 24th novel, as our indomitable pair deal with political and personal corruption. All his characters grow ...

Kanata Kourier Standard: Integrity is still worth preserving 2009-07-02

He said even if an action is legal, if it causes the public to suspect corruption or lose faith in their leader, it's worth putting on trial.

Daily Sun: Nigeria Customs and the burden of ethnicity 2009-07-02

The question we must ask ourselves as a nation is: Are the factors that led to the civil war still there, such as corruption in high place ...

Manila Standard Today: Trapos versus non-trapos 2009-07-02

The high and increasing cost of running for public office means this built-in corruption generator is already imbedded in our political culture ...

Asia Times Online: Manmohan hits the ground running 2009-07-02

He promised a systematic attempt to fight the creeping evil of corruption in higher judiciary - making it mandatory for judges to disclose asset ...

Informante: Can Avid Director pay back N$30million of public funds? 2009-07-02

It is likely that when a system is corrupt no one cares to feel ashamed to associate with those implicated, accused, suspected or charged with corruption.

NEXT: Power company blames failure on corruption 2009-07-02

E. Eromosele, has identified corruption as one of the major factors that have made it impossible for the company to provide the nation with uninterrupted ...

Macau Daily Times: East Timor opposition calls on PM to resign 2009-07-02

East Timor's opposition called on Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao to resign yesterday for alleged corruption in awarding a multi-million-dollar contract to ...

Docuticker: Governance Matters VIII: Aggregate and Individual Governance ... 2009-07-02

... Political Stability and Absence of Violence/Terrorism, Government Effectiveness, Regulatory Quality, Rule of Law, and Control of Corruption.

Daily Guide: World Bank Praises Ghana 2009-07-02

The World Bank has praised Ghana as one of the countries in the world making impressive progress on good governance and the fight against corruption.

Zee News: Let's not compare Orissa with Lalgarh 2009-07-02

Which for any government, with scarce resources and a corruption-ridden administrative apparatus, is tough to balance in a situation which has been made ...

The Sacramento Bee's Capital Alert: $2 million settles kickback 2009-07-02

A PCG partner who set up the kickback payment to a top political aide of former New York comptroller Alan Hevesi – in charge of the NY pension fund – w ...

Times of India: No Lalgarh in red China 2009-07-02

In the field of administrative reforms, corruption is rampant in the party, in the administration, in the entire state-run machinery.

Swissinfo: EU trust, economy at stake in Bulgarian election 2009-07-02

SOFIA (Reuters) - Bulgarians elect a new parliament on Sunday that will have to tackle endemic corruption and an economy hit hard by ...

Inter Press Service: MIDEAST: Future of Fatah in Doubt 2009-07-02

At present Fatah and the PA command little respect either in the West Bank or in Gaza due to continuing accusations of corruption, nepotism and cronyism.

Inter Press Service: MEDIA-CHINA: Government Attempts to Block "Harmful Content" Thwarted 2009-07-02

Parents of children who died in the quake alleged corruption and shoddy school buildings were the culprits to blame for the deaths. After Beijing refused ...

2009-07-01: Headlines

Jakarta Post: House 'lacks political will' to tackle TNI graft 2009-07-01

Indonesia Corruption Watch (ICW) has accused legislators of having no intention to eradicate alleged corruption in the Indonesian military (TNI).

Post-Bulletin: An Iranian-American's perspective 2009-07-01

With feet planted in both cultures, I find that the desire to free oneself from the shackles of corruption remains universal.

Radio Australia: Australia performs badly in foreign corruption report 2009-07-01

This sort of corruption has been a focus of anti-corruption campaigners for several years and Australia is listed among the worst-performing nations.

Asia Times Online: Kyrgyzstan tackles black economy 2009-07-01

"On the pretext of protecting entrepreneurs, there's an attempt to legalize corruption among bureaucrats." The concerns raised by parliamentarians forced ...

Antiwar.com: History Haunts Honduras 2009-07-01

The history of modern Honduras is a narrative about the struggle against militarism as a socio-political system. Ever since Honduras emerged as a separate ...

eTaiwan News: Taiwan editorial abstracts 2009-07-01

China Times: On ex-President Chen's corruption case Former President Chen Shui-bian, who has remained in detention while his trial on corruption charge ...

AllAfrica.com: Cameroon: Weaknesses of the Conditional Tense 2009-07-01

And more specifically in an area as delicate as corruption, the illicit or illegal accumulation of wealth and, above all accusations affecting a personality ...

VHeadline.com: Arthur Shaw: It is Lisa Gates who should seek verification ... 2009-07-01

In the performance of dirty and vile political operations like an overthrow of a democracy, plausible deniability enables "powerful players" to stay "clean" ...

New Brunswick Home News Tribune: Perth Amboy initiative aims to drive corruption out of town 2009-07-01

Requiring developers seeking planning or zoning board approvals to disclose if they have contributed to political campaigns.

cleveland.com: Former US Attorney Greg White, who began Cuyahoga County ... - The Plain Dealer 2009-07-01

The federal prosecutor who began the Cuyahoga County corruption investigation said Tuesday that politics had nothing to do with its directi ...

Korea Times: PresidentÃ¢€™s Success 2009-07-01

But both were jailed for mutiny and corruption after retirement Ã¢€• far from being successful presidents. The two civilian presidents after Roh Ã¢€• Kim ...

Metro Spirit: Wrong as I've ever been 2009-07-01

In defense of those voters, all charges of corruption against him were later dropped. (For the record, I thought he was guilty as hell and pushed for h ...

RGE Monitor: No Way Out: Treasury And The Price Of TARP Warrants 2009-06-30

Treasury apparently sees corruption as an issue about personalities (ie, WE aren't ever corrupt) rather than about institutional structure.

Independent: Kenya's decline and fall 2009-06-30

The streets are no longer burning, but smouldering corruption at every level of government threatens to rip the country apart. Once the pride of East Afric ...

Dallas Morning News: At a glance: The day in court 2009-06-30

... and a web of associates are accused of funneling bribes from low-income housing developers in exchange for political support for their projects.

Los Angeles Times: Irked gamblers cash in their chips as Russia follows through ... 2009-06-30

Politicians talked about the casinos, of course, as sure as they talked about corruption and alcoholism. It didn't mean that vice was going anywhere.

AFP: Corruption the 'bane' of Mozambique: African experts 2009-06-30

"It is essential for the government to demonstrate in a very tangible way its political commitment to address the problem of corruption," it added.

AFP: Indonesia's music underground finds political voice 2009-06-30

Grungy rockers with names like Skull and The Vandals eschew the usual radio fare of teary love songs in favour of hard-hitting political comment delivered ...

WKYC-TV: Cuyahoga County: Local US Attorneys rebut Dimora's charges 2009-06-30

CLEVELAND -- The two men who have overseen the local US Attorney's office during the corruption probe of Cuyahoga County government officials both deny ...

The Daily Star: Bangladesh performs poorly in rule of law 2009-06-30

The WGI shows in case of control of corruption, Bangladesh improved slightly -- minus 1.10 in 2008 from minus 1.08 in 2007. As regards political stability ...

Brisbane Times: Corruption trial hears Bligh defend Sydney holiday 2009-06-30

The prosecution alleges the money was paid in exchange for political favours. Mr Nuttall, 56, has pleaded not guilty to the charges.

cleveland.com: Bill Patmon and Jeffrey Johnson -- a political uprising? One local ... - The Plain Dealer 2009-06-30

Plain Dealer fileFormer Cleveland Councilman Bill Patmon is running for mayor again, and one local writer wonders if a political uprising is afoot.

2009-06-30: Headlines

Dallas Morning News: Gromer Jeffers Jr.: Corruption trial off to an intriguing start 2009-06-30

The recordings also revealed the climate of suspicion and distrust among southern Dallas political allies. Hill's former Plan Commission appointee ...

Providence Journal: High court rules in Irons' favor on ethics prosecution 2009-06-30

IRONS PROVIDENCE — Rhode Island legislators can be prosecuted for ethics violations involving their political activities, questionable acts on behalf ...

Auburn Journal: The Rise of Private Armies — Mercenaries, Murder and Corruption ... 2009-06-30

Because he saw this as an important issue before a lot of other political figures. And spoke up at a time when a lot of people were deafeningly silent ...

Marion Star: Democratic leader says corruption probe political 2009-06-30

CLEVELAND (AP) - The Democratic county chairman said a federal corruption investigation that has targeted him was politically motivated by Republic ...

Reuters: Weary Bulgarians hope ex-bodyguard can clear graft 2009-06-30

"Bulgaria's reputation has suffered so much that only radical measures can clean it up," said Tihomiz Bezlov of Sofia's anti-corruption Center for the Study ...

The Associated Press: Ousted president alienated many in Honduras 2009-06-30

Corruption has dogged his government with several officials accused of taking kickbacks. He doubled the minimum wage but most businesses have refused to pay ...

The Associated Press: World Bank study finds major Africa improvements 2009-06-29

Kraay said the changes "reflect concerted efforts by political leaders, policymakers, civil servants and the private sector," in the improved countries.

CQPolitics.com: High Court Decides To Rehear Clinton Documentary Case 2009-06-29

... equality in spending with political corruption,” said Bradley A. Smith, a former FEC chairman and now chairman of the Center for Competitive Politics.

CounterPunch: Why Iraq is Now the Most Corrupt Country on the Planet 2009-06-29

In Iraq corruption is pervasive at every level. “Corruption exists all over the world but is at its worst here,” laments Ateej Saleh Midhat, a 26-year-old ...

Los Angeles Times: Corruption plays key role in Iraqi justice 2009-06-29

But with a country clawing its way out of anarchy and facing myriad political, ethnic and religious divisions, officials believe it will take years to right ...

Independent Online: DA wants corruption probe 2009-06-29

He said the allegations were a political smear campaigns against Magashule and it would not deter the ANC. "We remain steadfast in providing a corrupti ...

Salt Lake Tribune: Lawmakers for sale 2009-06-29

A free-market philosophy, when applied to campaign financing, fosters voter apathy, foments public distrust and furthers, if not corrupti ...

Washington Examiner: Washington's spending corruption is a bi-partisan rot 2009-06-29

Stop voting for the same candidates and the same political parties - unless you want the same results. But, but... BUT! I thought Obama said there could ...

PR Newswire (press release): Former NC State Auditor, Veteran FBI Agent Team Up To Launch ... 2009-06-29

Specifically, the Foundation will facilitate the investigation and reporting of public corruption by receiving tips about alleged acts of corrupti ...

National Review Online Blogs: Limiting Political Speech [Hans A. von Spakovsky] 2009-06-29

It was supposedly justified by a compelling state interest in preventing corruption or the appearance of corruption in the political arena by reducing ...

NEWS.com.au: Gordon Nuttall corruption trial to allege MP favours 2009-06-29

THE first day of Queensland's blockbuster political corruption trial has detailed how former government minister Gordon Nuttall allegedly received almost ...

CNN International: Commentary: Iran's sons and daughters will win 2009-06-29

A crushing economic crisis (an unofficial unemployment rate of 20 to 30 percent and double-digit inflation and chronic corruption) has driven young Irani ...

cleveland.com: To end Cuyahoga County corruption, reduce political parties' power - The Plain Dealer 2009-06-29

I share your concerns about the corruption in Cuyahoga County. Some of the proposals being developed may help, but I think the key is to reduce the control ...

BusinessWeek: China: A Look Back at a Missed Opportunity 2009-06-29

China also needed a system of political checks and balances and a rule of law. "To fight corruption, reform of the political system must be carried out.

Examiner.com: Three Days of the Condor: political conspiracy thriller (the old ... 2009-06-29

The film thus ends on an appropriately ambiguous note- one that offers no assurance of Joe's success in revealing the corruption of the organization or even ...

Foreign Policy In Focus: Maintaining Distance from Iran 2009-06-29

The protesters - university students, many of them female — invite suspicion of American cultural corruption. Openly providing support to Mousavi supporter ...

Yemen Times: About corruption with apology 2009-06-29

A teenager always hears about political corruption, but doesn't know what it means. He asked his father who tried to make the answer simple to his son.

Voice of America: Indonesia's Anti-Corruption Effort Faces Threat 2009-06-29

During Indonesia's ongoing election campaign, it seems the candidates have made corruption their highest priority. Some small political parties have hung ...

Philadelphia Inquirer: Letters: Casino contributions suggest corruption 2009-06-29

There are two lessons here: First, big political contributions can create at least the appearance of a corrupt influence on public policy.

Examiner.com: Bernie Madoff sentenced to 150 years in prison 2009-06-29

Needless to say, after years in business, Madoff developed many powerful relationships within the investment community, particularly among political ...

The Associated Press: Thai ex-PM's fortunes boosted by electoral results 2009-06-29

Thaksin was ousted in a 2006 military coup, following accusations of corruption and abuse of power. Last year the billionaire politician was convicted ...

2009-06-29: Headlines

Salt Lake Tribune: Lawmakers for sale 2009-06-29

A free-market philosophy, when applied to campaign financing, fosters voter apathy, foments public distrust and furthers, if not corrupti ...

Dallas Morning News: Opening statements today in Hill's corruption trial 2009-06-29

Lipscomb is still an active political figure in Dallas. He says few people know what the Hills, and the others who are facing trial, are going through.

Philadelphia Inquirer: Editorial: High-rolling politicians 2009-06-28

That was before Fumo was convicted earlier this year on 137 counts related to his rampant corruption and a cover-up. Fumo was the main author of the gaming ...

Taipei Times: ANALYSIS: Mixed reaction to KMT caucus' failure to pass bills 2009-06-28

Another example was the amendment to the Act for the Punishment of Corruption (??????). The Executive Yuan's original version suggested that all civil ...

The Detroit News: Recipe for Detroit's political corruption 2009-06-28

Details are still emerging of how the corruption worked in the case of Detroit City Council President Pro Tempore Monica Conyers, who pleaded guilty Friday ...

Malaysia Today: Our Civil Rights Movement 2009-06-28

Many so-called experts have claimed that the 2008 political tsunami was a protest vote against the regime's failure to control crime and corruption.

FITSNews: Conspiracy Theories 2009-06-28

Forget exposing waste, corruption and inefficiency, Bauer is more likely to dive into all of the above with both feet. In fact, we can't fathom why Bauer' ...

Washington Post: Obama Urges Senators to Back Cap and Trade Bill 2009-06-28

Corruption and coercion have reached levels previously seen only in Marxist dictatorships like those of Cuba or Venezuela. Obama's cap and trade is another ...

Times Online: Political disputes threaten sale of rights to exploit Iraqi oilfields 2009-06-28

Adding to the political confusion has been the decision by the Kurdish Regional Government (KRG) to award oil licences to foreign companies without ...

New Europe: The world is losing the fight against international bribery 2009-06-28

For that, the natural imperatives for business is that we need to control corruption much more effectively to create a level playing field for businesses ...

Middle East Report Online: Tehran, June 2009 2009-06-28

Nevertheless, in the popular mind, Mousavi was a candidate untainted by the corruption of continuous presence in the corridors of power, someone with ...

2009-06-28: Headlines

Xinhua: Long way ahead for Iraq to peace after US troops pullout 2009-06-28

Also there are corruption and unqualified commanders who are mostly backed by influential political parties," Hassan said. A report from US Department ...

Trinidad & Tobago Express: Jeremie's corruption-bustern heralds politicisation of police 2009-06-28

This gives rise to the perception of and unnecessary allegations of political interference in the investigations of sensitive matters.

Philadelphia Inquirer: Editorial: High-rolling politicians 2009-06-28

That was before Fumo was convicted earlier this year on 137 counts related to his rampant corruption and a cover-up. Fumo was the main author of the gaming ...

Examiner.com: Corruption in America: Obama Justice Department 2009-06-28

... and remaining silent about a liberal black political boss in Mississippi who prevented voters from casting ballots and engaged in vote fraud.

New York Times: Albania Stakes EU Hopes on Vote 2009-06-28

Albania, a poor southern Balkan country of 3.6 million people, is still struggling to overcome a culture of corruption and lawlessness following more th ...

Washington Post: Obama Urges Senators to Back Cap and Trade Bill 2009-06-28

Corruption and coercion have reached levels previously seen only in Marxist dictatorships like those of Cuba or Venezuela. Obama's cap and trade is another ...

Malaysia Today: Our Civil Rights Movement 2009-06-28

Many so-called experts have claimed that the 2008 political tsunami was a protest vote against the regime's failure to control crime and corruption.

Wall Street Journal: Thaksin Backers Rally in Bangkok 2009-06-28

Since then, he has mostly been living in exile to avoid imprisonment on a corruption conviction, but that hasn't stopped him from waging a rear-guard ...

Daily Sun: Onwe's painting of Nigeria's socio-political landscape 2009-06-28

Like in other novels written by Nigerians of late, the theme of corruption runs high. In Onwe's painting of the landscape, we see a country, Nigeri ...

Taipei Times: ANALYSIS: Mixed reaction to KMT caucus' failure to pass bills 2009-06-28

Another example was the amendment to the Act for the Punishment of Corruption (??????). The Executive Yuan's original version suggested that all civil ...

The Detroit News: Recipe for Detroit's political corruption 2009-06-28

Details are still emerging of how the corruption worked in the case of Detroit City Council President Pro Tempore Monica Conyers, who pleaded guilty Friday ...

GulfNews: Democracy is percolating in Iran 2009-06-28

In the process, Mousavi has been transformed from a presidential candidate whose political platform denounced corruption and the isolation of Iran into ...

cleveland.com: Cuyahoga County commissioners go behind closed doors during 33 ... - The Plain Dealer 2009-06-28

Public distrust grows with every scandalous allegation to come out of a sweeping investigation of corruption in Cuyahoga County government -- official ...

The Age: The trouble with Silvio 2009-06-28

The sex and corruption scandals dogging the Italian Prime Minister have irreparably damaged his reputation across the world. But in his home country ...

Jackson Clarion Ledger: Diaz: Step up probe of 'political' cases 2009-06-27

Diaz was acquitted of corruption charges in a 2005 federal trial and later on federal tax evasion charges. He joined other targets of recent federal ...

Bloomberg: HealthSouth's Scrushy Says Case Was Political, Seeks New Trial 2009-06-27

June 27 (Bloomberg) -- Richard Scrushy, the HealthSouth Corp. founder convicted in 2006 on corruption charges, is seeking a retrial ...

Washington Post: Guatemalan fears a tweet will make him a jailbird 2009-06-27

Anleu was so fed up with corruption in his country that he decided to vent on the Internet, sending a 96-character message on the social networking site ...

BBC News: The Democratic party is vying to stay in power 2009-06-27

Both Mr Berisha and Mr Rama promise more jobs, better living standards, new infrastructure and a tougher fight against corruption.

The Detroit News: City Hall corruption probe's key figures 2009-06-27

Michael Tardif, 33: Democratic political consultant, paid by Kilpatrick from political funds, reportedly cooperating with the FBI investigation of City Hall ...

New York Times: The Saturday Word: Climate Bill Debate Heats Up 2009-06-27

Detroit Corruption Monica Conyers, a member of the Detroit city council, pleaded guilty to bribery. Given the level of corruption in that city lately ...

The Associated Press: Oklahoma troubled by long line of sheriff scandals 2009-06-27

"They've got a lot of power, a lot of political power, and with power comes corruption." But there is little political will to overhaul a system that h ...