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French Court to rule on Sarkozy's appeal in graft case

French Court to rule on Sarkozy's appeal in graft case

The verdict in former French president Nicolas Sarkozy's appeal against a conviction for corruption and influence peddling is to be announced in Paris on Wednesday, reported German news agency (dpa).
Wed May 17 2023
Invitation to join #RasuahBusters and be the conscience of the nation

Invitation to join #RasuahBusters and be the conscience of the nation

We are calling out to all Malaysians to join us and be an agent of change for #RasuahBusters.
Mon Feb 15 2021
Prosecutors probe conglomerates over Park scandal

Prosecutors probe conglomerates over Park scandal

A prosecution team looking into an influence-peddling scandal that led to Park's ouster grilled the employees in charge of duty-free shops on Monday.
Thu Mar 16 2017
S.Korea's Park criticised over defiance, faces calls for investigation

S.Korea's Park criticised over defiance, faces calls for investigation

The Constitutional Court dismissed Park from office on Friday when it upheld a parliamentary impeachment vote over an influence-peddling scandal that has shaken the political and business elite.
Mon Mar 13 2017
South Korean opposition vows justice as Park prepares Blue House exit

South Korean opposition vows justice as Park prepares Blue House exit

The Constitutional Court ruled on Friday to uphold a parliamentary vote to impeach Park, dismissing her from office over an influence-peddling scandal.
Sun Mar 12 2017
Samsung leader named a suspect in South Korea political probe

Samsung leader named a suspect in South Korea political probe

A South Korean special prosecutor's office will question Samsung Group leader Jay Y. Lee as a suspect in a widening influence-peddling scandal that may force President Park Geun-hye from office.
Wed Jan 11 2017
Daughter of woman at centre of South Korea's political scandal arrested in Denmark

Daughter of woman at centre of South Korea's political scandal arrested in Denmark

The daughter of President Park Geun-hye's close friend, who is at the heart of an influence-peddling scandal that has led to the president's impeachment, has been arrested in Denmark, police said.
Tue Jan 03 2017
Conservative South Koreans rally to support Park, more big protests loom

Conservative South Koreans rally to support Park, more big protests loom

Hundreds of thousands of protesters have thronged the streets of Seoul on recent weekends, demanding her resignation over the influence-peddling scandal involving a close friend.
Sat Dec 17 2016
S. Korean prosecutors widen investigation into scandal of president's confidante

S. Korean prosecutors widen investigation into scandal of president's confidante

Investigators raided the homes of two former key aides to the embattled president on alleged involvement into Choi's influence peddling.
Wed Nov 09 2016
French ex-premier Nicolas Sarkozy charged with corruption

French ex-premier Nicolas Sarkozy charged with corruption

France's former president Nicolas Sarkozy has been charged with corruption and influence peddling.
Wed Jul 02 2014
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024