China Expels 3 Officials in Corruption Inquiry
Posted in Main Blog (All Posts) on July 2nd, 2014 11:08 pm by HL
China Expels 3 Officials in Corruption Inquiry
The expulsions of the three men, who had ties to the former Politburo Standing Committee member Zhou Yongkang, were the latest sign that officials may announce charges against Mr. Zhou himself.
Pakistan Approves Sweeping Antiterror Bill, Prompting Warnings From Rights Groups
The act allows security forces to shoot suspects on sight, arrest suspects without warrant and withhold information about where detainees are being held or what they are being charged with.
Accusations ‘Grotesque,’ Nicolas Sarkozy Says of Inquiry
After being detained for 15 hours, the former French president criticized investigators looking into his dealings and campaign finances.
Iraqi Premier Places Unity Second to Fighting ISIS
Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki said defeating extremist Sunni groups was more urgent than bridging Iraq’s political divides, contrary to the urging of the United States and others.