US loan shark pardoned by Trump gets another 27 months in prison
Associates of Jonathan Braun say he’s bragged about paying millions to Trump-connected intermediaries to secure clemency. Read More
Cuba’s former economy minister to go on trial for espionage, corruption next week
HAVANA – Cuba’s top court said on Monday former Economy Minister Alejandro Gil would go on trial for espionage and corruption on Tuesday, ratcheting up intrigue in one of the…
Ukraine’s anti-graft agency alleges $100 million energy kickback scheme
KYIV – Ukraine’s anti-corruption bureau said it was investigating the country’s energy sector on Monday, alleging a $100 million kickback scheme involving the state nuclear power company. Read More
BBC crisis exposes fractures at renowned British institution
LONDON – Top-level resignations from the BBC over the editing of a speech by President Donald Trump have blown the lid off wider tensions at the British broadcaster over how…
Trump threatens BBC with $1.3 billion lawsuit over speech edit
The BBC is given a Nov 14 deadline to retract the programme and apologise. Read More
Nord Stream suspect held in Italy refusing food due to health condition, lawyer says
MILAN – A Ukrainian man suspected of coordinating the 2022 sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines has gone on hunger strike because Italian authorities are violating his fundamental rights…
African Union calls for urgent action in insurgency-hit Mali
BAMAKO – The African Union has called for an urgent international response, including intelligence-sharing, to address worsening security conditions in Mali, where insurgents are imposing a fuel blockade and kidnapping…
Vatican Swiss Guard member investigated over alleged antisemitic incident
VATICAN CITY – The Swiss Guard, the special military unit tasked with protecting the pope, is investigating one of its members after reports of an alleged antisemitic incident last month,…
BBC chairman apologises for ‘error of judgment’ in Trump speech edit
LONDON – BBC Chair Samir Shah on Monday apologised for an “error of judgment” in editing a speech by U.S. President Donald Trump in a Panorama documentary, following the resignations…
Guinea coup leader Doumbouya cleared to run for president
CONAKRY – Guinea junta leader Mamady Doumbouya and eight other candidates have been approved to run in next month’s presidential election, according to a list published by the Supreme Court…