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Lieberman corruption trial opens in Jerusalem
17/02/2013 - ISRAEL

Lieberman corruption trial opens in Jerusalem

Former Israeli foreign minister Avigdor Lieberman’s trial on charges of fraud and breach of trust opened on Sunday at a court in Jerusalem, in a case that will likely decide the rest of his political career.
Jesse Jackson Jr. charged with fraud
16/02/2013 - USA

Jesse Jackson Jr. charged with fraud

Jesse Jackson Jr., a former US congressman and the son of a prominent civil rights leader, plans to plead guilty after he was charged on Friday with misappropriating $750,000 in campaign funds to buy items such as pop star Michael Jackson’s fedora.
Protesters hit the Spanish streets again
08/02/2013 - SPAIN

Protesters hit the Spanish streets again

In Spain, PM Mariano Rajoy’s government is facing escalating pressure following allegations his party ran a slush fund financed by illegal donations. For some, this corruption scandal is adding insult to injury in a country where feelings of defiance against the authorities are already running high amid harsh austerity measures.
How to fix football (part 2)
05/02/2013 - THE DEBATE

How to fix football (part 2)

Blame the Internet for football’s ever-widening match-fixing problems. So do you ban online betting or better regulate it? François Picard’s panel suggests cutting out spot betting and stiffer sentences for footballers caught in the act of taking bribes.
How to fix football
05/02/2013 - THE DEBATE

How to fix football

Blame the Internet for football’s ever-widening match-fixing problems. So do you ban online betting or better regulate it? François Picard’s panel suggests cutting out spot betting and stiffer sentences for footballers caught in the act of taking bribes.
'How to fix a football match'
05/02/2013 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

'How to fix a football match'

FRENCH PAPERS, Tues. 05/02/13: French papers react to a Europol investigation that’s revealed nearly 380 European football matches were fixed. Meanwhile, the gay marriage debate rages on. What have the MPs actually achieved? And Libération takes a trip down memory lane on its 40th anniversary.
Political corruption scandal causes outrage in Spain
04/02/2013 - WEBNEWS

Political corruption scandal causes outrage in Spain

Today on the net, a political corruption scandal sparks outrage in Spain. In the US, web users are showing support for a suspended teacher. And finally, the Super Bowl has generated over 24 million tweets.
Spanish PM Rajoy rejects corruption allegations
03/02/2013 - SPAIN

Spanish PM Rajoy rejects corruption allegations

Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy on Saturday denied allegations that he and other leaders of his party had received secret payments from business leaders via a slush fund. Spain is currently enduring an unprecedented economic crisis.
Will Beckham move to PSG help burnish Qatari image?
22/02/2013 - FOOTBALL

Will Beckham move to PSG help burnish Qatari image?

British football star David Beckham’s move to Paris Saint-Germain should help the Qatari-owned club pick a long sought-after title, but the gulf state’s ambitions are likely aimed beyond the pitch.
Kirill Dmitriev, CEO, Russian Direct Investment Fund
26/01/2013 - THE BUSINESS INTERVIEW

Kirill Dmitriev, CEO, Russian Direct Investment Fund

Russia is playing a big part at this year’s World Economic Forum. PM Dmitry Medvedev is among the political leaders who made the trip to Davos and Moscow currently holds the G20 presidency. However, the country’s image as an investment destination is still hampered by concerns of corruption. For more on this issue, Markus Karlsson speaks to Kirill Dmitriev, CEO of Russian Direct Investment Fund.
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