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Spanish police seize over 500 properties worth £593m belonging to Assad family
The property raids are linked to a corruption and money laundering probe against Assad's uncle, Rifaat al-Assad.
The Serious Fraud Office hopes the Tesco fine restores its battered reputation
The SFO has taken on some of the UK's biggest corporate names, but has suffered too many defeats.
In the Field Podcast: What do the Russia protests mean for Vladimir Putin?
Putin presents a strong image abroad but at home Russians are sick of corruption and economic turmoil.
British-Iranian aid worker wins appeal against death by negligence
Narges Kalbasi Ashtari was convicted in 2014 after the disappearance of Asim Jilakara.
Cambodian activist Kem Ley's murderer gets life imprisonment
Ley was shot dead in 2016 in the capital city of Phnom Penh.
Is the UK Bribery Act damaging corporate Britain?
The UKBA, aimed at preventing corruption, is well worth the price for a more ethical corporate world.
Scenes of deadly protests after South Korea's President Park Geun-hye was impeached
A 72-year-old man died from head wounds after falling from a police bus during violent protests. The circumstances of a second death are being investigated.
Glencore paid $75m mining royalties destined to DRC's state company to Israeli billionaire instead
Following a Global Witness investigation, Glencore admitted to having paid Dan Gertler's subsidiary.
Former Hong Kong leader Donald Tsang jailed for 20 months over corruption
He served as chief executive of the city between 2005 and 2012.
Isis cannot be defeated unless corruption in governments ends, Transparency International UK warns
NGO accuses western governments of ignoring corruption and allowing Islamic State to thrive across the world.
Philippine senator accuses President Rodrigo Duterte of stashing £40m in hidden bank accounts
Senator Antonio Trillanes claims he possesses proof of the hidden assets.
Violent brawl breaks out at Jacob Zuma's State of the Nation address in South Africa
Punches were thrown in South Africa's parliament as MPs clashed during Zuma's address.
Who is Romanian President Klaus Iohannis and why is he backing huge anti-government protests?
Iohannis has criticised Sorin Grindeanu over the state's attempt to dodge corruption charges for officials.
Romanians protest against decree that could set dozens of jailed corrupt politicians free
Demonstrators held placards reading '89' referring the 1989 Romanian Revolution that toppled late dictator Nicolae Ceausescu.
Former UN chief Ban Ki-moon renounces South Korea presidential ambition, state media reports
Ban made the announcement at an impromptu press conference following a meeting with his country's conservative party leaders.
Panama's former strongman allowed house arrest for brain surgery
Manuel Noriega served for six years as military dictator of Panama until a US invasion ousted him in 1989.
Duterte to Catholic churches: 'When we were making confessions to you, we were being molested'
The Philippines President hurled abuses at Catholic churches and priests over their criticism of his drug war.
Rolls-Royce settles bribery charges for £671m
The FTSE 100 engine manufacturer agrees deal with the Serious Fraud Office and US Department of Justice
Thai officials convicted of graft might face death penalty under new proposal
Analysts say such a stern punishment for graft is another way for the ruling junta to control its opponents.
London is the hub of 'bribery in its purest form' in African mining deals
New report accuses City firm of corrupt practices across Africa.
Former Chinese drug regulatory official jailed for accepting bribes from vaccine companies – report
Yin Hongzhang was sentenced to 10 years in prison and fined 500,000 yuan.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu 'quizzed by police under caution' over corruption claims
Netanyahu denies accepting 'favours' from businessmen at home and abroad.
Park Guen-hye stripped of political power after overwhelming impeachment vote
Residents of South Korea welcomed the leader's swift fall from grace amid protests that drew millions into the streets in united fury.
Which are the most corrupt countries in the world?
No area is free of corruption, but some countries are worse than others.
Brazilian President Michel Temer accused of corruption
Former culture minister Marcelo Calero alleged that Temer coerced him to allow illegal construction work.
Malaysia painted red and yellow as pro and anti-government supporters rally in the capital
The anti-government Bersih group and pro-Najib Red Shirts group rallied in Kuala Lumpur.
Indian government steps up measures to end cash crunch and panic
Prime Minister Narendra Modi takes stock of the situation at a high-level meeting.
India to withdraw Rs500 and Rs1000 banknotes overnight in fight against black money
The surprise move aims at reducing corruption and counterfeit currency.
Fast cars, space tickets and luxury mansions: The not-so-secret lives of Ukraine's political elite
Over 50,000 Ukrainian officials have been forced to upload their assets and holdings to a database.
Indonesian President Joko Widodo defends chemical castration of paedophiles
Widodo says there is no compromise when it comes to sexual crimes.