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Brit Handcuffed To Prison Bars And Laying In Own Urine After 'Damaging Property' In Thailand
A British tourist suffered injuries and extortion by Thai authorities after a minor accident, leading to trauma and stolen belongings.
Fighting Corruption and Defending Democracy – Ukraine Is at a Serious Crossroads
Ukraine is dealing with a big problem: corruption. It's causing economic issues and making things tough for the country.
Rupert Murdoch Steps Down as Chairman Of Fox News
According to the company, Mr Murdoch's son, Lachlan Murdoch, will become sole chairman of News Corp. and continue as executive chair and chief executive of Fox.
Cough syrup that killed children in Uzbekistan got approval due to bribery
As many as 21 people, including an Indian, have been put on trial in Uzbekistan for the deaths.
Pakistan's political wheel of fortune keeps turning after former PM Imran Khan's arrest
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan was arrested this week in a corruption case that may have merit. Yet the reason for the move is unlikely to be anti-corruption.
Building codes do not offset corruption in UK construction industry
Corruption in the UK construction industry is a serious issue that has far-reaching consequences. It undermines the reputation of the industry, increases the cost of construction projects, and puts the public and the environment at risk.
Man sues employer for being paid £105,000 annually to 'do nothing'
An Irish man who earns a whopping £105,000 per year has sued his employer, claiming he is being paid to "do nothing" at his workplace.
Nine arrested in China over building collapse, with casualties still unkown
As many as nine people have been arrested following the collapse of a building in the Chinese city of Changsha where several people are still trapped.
Love-struck prison officer jailed for harbouring escaped convict
Prison bosses claim that they have mechanisms in place to root out corruption in the prison system and ensure such incidents are not repeated.
Russian police recover gold-plated gun in anti-corruption raid
Russia's Federal Security Service arrests Abdusamad Gamidov, acting head of regional government in Dagestan.
Letting Equatorial Guinea's Teodorin Obiang off lightly for corruption sends out the wrong message
Despite being called out for 'relentless embezzlement and extortion', Equatorial Guinea's vice president walked away from a French court with a suspended jail sentence.
Saudi Arabia's $100bn corruption probe arrest count surpasses 200 people
Most of the detainees are being housed at the Ritz-Carlton in the kingdom's capital city of Riyadh.
Russian prosecutors turn up with $2m in cash as 'evidence' at corruption trial
Spectacle happened at the trial of former Russian economy minister Alexei Ulyukayev, the highest-ranking official to have been arrested on corruption charges since 1993.
George Clooney donates $1m to combat corruption in Africa
The grant, along with that of others, totalled $3.45m for a fundraising campaign.
Qatar, FIFA and the 'fruits of corruption'
Serious concerns have arisen about Qatar's bid for the 2022 World Cup and it's unlikely allegations of corruption will go away.
Oil-rich South Sudan faces fuel shortage as 'people suffer'
Its a cruel irony that an economy which gets 98% of its revenue from oil faces one of its worst fuel crises following years of conflict.
Angola election 2017: President of 38 years expected to win and hand reins to chosen successor
Jose Eduardo dos Santos, Africa's second-longest-ruling leader, will hand power to the election winner, expected to be Joao Lourenco of MPLA.
Glamorous daughter of Putin ally, 19, mocked after embarrassing foray into politics
Yelizaveta Peskova tried to make the difficult jump from Instagram kid to ship building industry expert.
Maduro's hollow victory: The end of democracy in Venezuela or the start of a revolution?
Venezuela's new constituent assembly allows President Maduro to silence his enemies. But the opposition won't just go away.
Kim Dotcom: 'NZ government lied to court about spying on me through my smartphone'
A High Court ruling reveals that Kim Dotcom was spied on for two months longer than the NZ government admitted.
Spanish Football Federation president and son arrested in anti-corruption raid
Agents have raided the federation's offices as part of an investigation into its finances.
Former Brazilian finance minister Palocci sentenced to 12 years in jail
The former finance minister and chief of staff to two Presidents has been caught up the country's sweeping corruption probe.
France charges Congo President's daughter with corruption for $3.4m mansion in Paris
Julienne Nguesso and husband suspected of financing house renovation through 'corruption practices'.
In pictures: Mass arrests during anti-corruption protests in Moscow and St Petersburg
Baton-wielding riot police broke up anti-government demonstrations in several cities across Russia and arrested scores of protesters.
Brazil meat-packing giant JBS agrees to pay record $3.2bn corruption fine
Brazil's President Michel Temer is in danger of being toppled by the testimony given by the owners.
Mexican journalists protest against death of Javier Cárdenas, urge government to protect media
Journalist Valdez was shot dead on 15 May near the offices of the newspaper he had founded.
Kenya ready to take action after US freezes aid to health ministry over corruption
Suspension covers funding for salaries and wages, operations, domestic and international travel.
Nigerian officials jailed for stealing rice bound for Boko Haram famine victims
Two Nigerian officials stole then sold 180 bags of rice donated by the Danish Refugee Council.
$43m cash found in filing cabinets of 'empty' Lagos flat by anti-corruption investigators
Vast sum of money was found wrapped in sealed bundles and hidden behind wardrobe panels in Nigerian city.
1MDB scandal: Switzerland's top prosecutor criticises Malaysia for not cooperating
Attorney General Michael Lauber hails progress in 1MDB, Petrobas and Fifa investigations.