corruption
Friday 09 January 2009
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Illinois House of Representatives impeaches Blagojevich
The Illinois House of Representatives has voted to impeach Governor Rod Blagojevich, who was accused of attempting to sell the Senate seat vacated by US President-elect Barack Obama.
Tuesday 06 January 2009
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Prosecutors seek Madoff arrest on bail violation
US prosecutors have asked a New York federal judge to imprison financier Bernard Madoff on the grounds that he violated his bail terms as he awaits trial on charges that he defrauded investors out of billions in a pyramid scheme.
Monday 05 January 2009
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Migrants out of luck as Spaniards look for work
In this edition: the economic slowdown that is compelling Spaniards to take jobs previously reserved for immigrants; the Frontex mission's monitoring of European borders; and widespread corruption in Russia.
Tuesday 30 December 2008
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Defiant governor fills Obama's Senate seat
Illinois attorney general Roland Burris has defied Democratic party leaders in accepting appointment to US President-elect Barack Obama's old Senate seat, having been appointed by scandal-tainted Governor Rod Blagojevich.
Saturday 20 December 2008
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Blagojevich vows to clear his name
In a first public statement since his Dec. 9 arrest, Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich vowed to fight the charges against him. Blagojevich is accused of trying to sell US President-elect Barack Obama's vacant Senate seat to the highest bidder.
