corruption
Israel’s embattled Netanyahu wins landslide in primary
Middle East
December 27, 2019
Israel’s embattled Netanyahu wins landslide in primary
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday scored a landslide victory in a primary race for leadership…
Former Sudan president Bashir sentenced to two years in detention for corruption
Middle East
December 14, 2019
Former Sudan president Bashir sentenced to two years in detention for corruption
KHARTOUM (Reuters) – A Sudanese court on Saturday convicted former president Omar al-Bashir on corruption charges and sentenced him to…
Algeria holds presidential vote boycotted by demonstrators
Middle East
December 12, 2019
Algeria holds presidential vote boycotted by demonstrators
ALGIERS (Reuters) — Algeria’s government held a long-delayed presidential election on Thursday, despite months of street demonstrations by protesters who view…
Algeria set for presidential election denounced by protesters as charade
Middle East
December 11, 2019
Algeria set for presidential election denounced by protesters as charade
ALGIERS (Reuters) — Algeria holds a presidential election on Thursday which protesters say offers no real choice and will keep…
Two days before election, Algeria jails two ex-prime ministers
Middle East
December 10, 2019
Two days before election, Algeria jails two ex-prime ministers
ALGIERS (Reuters) — An Algerian court jailed two former prime ministers for corruption on Tuesday, two days before a presidential…
Heavy rain causes floods, paralyzes Lebanon’s capital
Middle East
December 10, 2019
Heavy rain causes floods, paralyzes Lebanon’s capital
BEIRUT (AP) — A rainstorm paralyzed parts of Lebanon’s capital Beirut on Monday, turning streets to small rivers, stranding motorists inside…
Slain Maltese reporter lived in fear, family says
World
December 6, 2019
Slain Maltese reporter lived in fear, family says
The husband and son of a slain Maltese journalist said she had lived in fear as she investigated government corruption,…
Thousands of Israelis call on indicted PM to resign
Middle East
December 1, 2019
Thousands of Israelis call on indicted PM to resign
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Several thousand Israelis have gathered in the Tel Aviv to demand that Prime Minister Benjamin…
Iraq protesters block roads to raise pressure for sweeping reform
Middle East
November 27, 2019
Iraq protesters block roads to raise pressure for sweeping reform
BAGHDAD (Reuters) — Protesters blocked roads with burning tires in southern Iraq and clashed with police in Baghdad on Wednesday,…
Israel’s Netanyahu faces court, party challenges after indictment
Middle East
November 24, 2019
Israel’s Netanyahu faces court, party challenges after indictment
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – A watchdog group asked Israel’s top court on Sunday to order Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to step…