Oakland Mayor, Partner, and Businessmen Indicted on Bribery Charges
Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, her partner Andre Jones, and businessmen Andy and David Duong were indicted on Friday for bribery, conspiracy, and fraud, allegedly funneling city business for personal gain, including a $75,000 attack mailer and a $300,000 no-show job.
Oakland Mayor, Partner, and Businessmen Indicted on Bribery Charges
Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, her partner Andre Jones, and businessmen Andy and David Duong were indicted on Friday for bribery, conspiracy, and fraud, allegedly funneling city business for personal gain, including a $75,000 attack mailer and a $300,000 no-show job.
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52% Bias Score
Oakland Mayor and Three Others Indicted on Bribery and Fraud Charges
Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, her partner, and two businessmen were indicted on Friday for allegedly conspiring to funnel city business to the businessmen's companies in exchange for money and benefits, resulting in charges of bribery, conspiracy, mail and wire fraud; Thao was recalled from offic...
Oakland Mayor and Three Others Indicted on Bribery and Fraud Charges
Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, her partner, and two businessmen were indicted on Friday for allegedly conspiring to funnel city business to the businessmen's companies in exchange for money and benefits, resulting in charges of bribery, conspiracy, mail and wire fraud; Thao was recalled from offic...
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44% Bias Score
Menendez Seeks Pardon from Trump After Biden Rejection
Former Senator Bob Menendez, convicted in July 2023 on federal corruption charges and facing a potential 15-year prison sentence, is seeking a pardon from President-elect Trump after concluding President Biden is unlikely to grant one.
Menendez Seeks Pardon from Trump After Biden Rejection
Former Senator Bob Menendez, convicted in July 2023 on federal corruption charges and facing a potential 15-year prison sentence, is seeking a pardon from President-elect Trump after concluding President Biden is unlikely to grant one.
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36% Bias Score
Turkey: Political Tensions Rise After Mayor's Arrest
Following the arrest of Beşiktaş Mayor Rıza Akpolat, Turkish President Erdoğan and CHP leader Özgür Özel engaged in a heated exchange, with Özel challenging Erdoğan to an election, highlighting escalating political tensions and the upcoming elections.
Turkey: Political Tensions Rise After Mayor's Arrest
Following the arrest of Beşiktaş Mayor Rıza Akpolat, Turkish President Erdoğan and CHP leader Özgür Özel engaged in a heated exchange, with Özel challenging Erdoğan to an election, highlighting escalating political tensions and the upcoming elections.
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64% Bias Score
Belgrade Protest: Train Station Collapse Fuels Anti-Government Demonstrations
Tens of thousands protested in Belgrade against state broadcaster RTS after a student was severely injured when a car plowed into demonstrators; the protests are linked to a deadly train station roof collapse in Novi Sad, raising questions about corruption and Chinese construction companies.
Belgrade Protest: Train Station Collapse Fuels Anti-Government Demonstrations
Tens of thousands protested in Belgrade against state broadcaster RTS after a student was severely injured when a car plowed into demonstrators; the protests are linked to a deadly train station roof collapse in Novi Sad, raising questions about corruption and Chinese construction companies.
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44% Bias Score
Ukraine Reforms Disability Assessments, Replacing MSECs with Expert Teams
Ukraine replaced its Medico-Social Expert Commissions (MSECs) with 1,500 expert medical teams totaling 5,600 doctors to assess disability eligibility, starting January 1st, aiming to eliminate corruption and improve efficiency through an online system, though challenges with implementation and train...
Ukraine Reforms Disability Assessments, Replacing MSECs with Expert Teams
Ukraine replaced its Medico-Social Expert Commissions (MSECs) with 1,500 expert medical teams totaling 5,600 doctors to assess disability eligibility, starting January 1st, aiming to eliminate corruption and improve efficiency through an online system, though challenges with implementation and train...
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44% Bias Score
Arena Charged in Qatargate, but Not with Corruption
Former European Parliament member Maria Arena was charged with participating in a criminal organization in the Qatargate corruption scandal, unlike other defendants who face corruption and money laundering charges; the investigation continues to face legal challenges.
Arena Charged in Qatargate, but Not with Corruption
Former European Parliament member Maria Arena was charged with participating in a criminal organization in the Qatargate corruption scandal, unlike other defendants who face corruption and money laundering charges; the investigation continues to face legal challenges.
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48% Bias Score
Imran Khan Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Corruption
A Pakistani court sentenced former Prime Minister Imran Khan to 14 years in prison and a fine of 1 million Pakistan rupees ($5794) for corruption, accusing him of accepting land from a businessman in exchange for laundered money; his wife received a similar sentence.
Imran Khan Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Corruption
A Pakistani court sentenced former Prime Minister Imran Khan to 14 years in prison and a fine of 1 million Pakistan rupees ($5794) for corruption, accusing him of accepting land from a businessman in exchange for laundered money; his wife received a similar sentence.
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48% Bias Score
60,000 Ukrainian Soldiers AWOL Since War's Start
At least 60,000 Ukrainian soldiers have gone AWOL since the start of the Russian invasion, with 30,000 considered deserters due to factors including combat exhaustion, structural problems, incompetent commanders, inadequate training, and corruption.
60,000 Ukrainian Soldiers AWOL Since War's Start
At least 60,000 Ukrainian soldiers have gone AWOL since the start of the Russian invasion, with 30,000 considered deserters due to factors including combat exhaustion, structural problems, incompetent commanders, inadequate training, and corruption.
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40% Bias Score
Oakland Mayor and Three Others Indicted on Bribery and Fraud Charges
Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, her partner, and two businessmen were indicted on Friday for allegedly conspiring to funnel city business to their companies in exchange for money and benefits, resulting in a recall election after the FBI raided Thao's home.
Oakland Mayor and Three Others Indicted on Bribery and Fraud Charges
Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, her partner, and two businessmen were indicted on Friday for allegedly conspiring to funnel city business to their companies in exchange for money and benefits, resulting in a recall election after the FBI raided Thao's home.
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48% Bias Score
Greek Judicial System Mandates On-Call Courts Following Fatal Drunk Driving Incident
A drunk driver in Crete, Greece, caused a fatal accident after evading arrest twice in a weekend, leading the President of the Areios Pagos to mandate on-call courts for weekends and holidays to address the systemic issue of judicial response inefficiency.
Greek Judicial System Mandates On-Call Courts Following Fatal Drunk Driving Incident
A drunk driver in Crete, Greece, caused a fatal accident after evading arrest twice in a weekend, leading the President of the Areios Pagos to mandate on-call courts for weekends and holidays to address the systemic issue of judicial response inefficiency.
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28% Bias Score
Indian Journalist Murdered After Reporting on Corruption
Indian journalist Mukesh Chandrakar, who had over 165,000 YouTube subscribers, was murdered and his urn desecrated after reporting on a corrupt construction project run by a relative; three suspects, including the relative, were arrested.
Indian Journalist Murdered After Reporting on Corruption
Indian journalist Mukesh Chandrakar, who had over 165,000 YouTube subscribers, was murdered and his urn desecrated after reporting on a corrupt construction project run by a relative; three suspects, including the relative, were arrested.
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40% Bias Score