political corruption
After multiple crises, this time Lebanese feel broken
Middle East
August 12, 2020
After multiple crises, this time Lebanese feel broken
BEIRUT (AP) — For nearly a week, Mona Zahran had to sleep on a couch pulled across her apartment’s front…
Trump sharpens ‘rigged’ election allegations disputed by Republican lawyers
World
October 18, 2016
Trump sharpens ‘rigged’ election allegations disputed by Republican lawyers
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on Monday cited studies he said showed rampant voter fraud, saying the Nov. 8 election…
Italy judge’s warning on political corruption triggers furor
World
April 23, 2016
Italy judge’s warning on political corruption triggers furor
A warning by one of Italy's most prominent judges over what he said were unprecedented levels of corruption among politicians…
Chaos prevails as candidates attempt to register for elections, say rights groups
Egypt
October 13, 2011
Chaos prevails as candidates attempt to register for elections, say rights groups
Rights groups have described the registration process for candidates in Egypt's parliamentary elections as chaotic, adding that clashes with security…
Sunday’s papers: Teachers strikes heating up
Egypt
September 18, 2011
Sunday’s papers: Teachers strikes heating up
The teachers strike that kicked off yesterday makes headlines in most of Sunday's papers. The liberal Al-Wafd paper leads with…
The politics of match-fixing
March 24, 2010