Guatemala’s former president gets 16 years for fraud, conspiracy
Former President Otto Perez Molina, who is the subject of two additional investigations, denies any wrongdoing.
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Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim’s anti-corruption award winners announced
Ceremony for the Anti-Corruption Excellence award held in Doha for the first time as Qatar hosts the 2022 World Cup.
EU backs Croatia’s entry into Schengen, rejects Bulgaria, Romania
The European Council approves the admission of Croatia to the passport-free Schengen area from January 1.
COVID disruptions led to 63,000 more malaria deaths: WHO
There were also 13 million additional infections globally over two years, according to World Malaria Report.
Nigeria denies mass ‘abortion programme’ of Boko Haram victims
Reuters report said at least 10,000 pregnancies were forcefully terminated mostly without consent, in northeast Nigeria.
Germany opens Wirecard fraud trial over missing $2bn
Ex-CEO Markus Braun and two former executives of the digital payments firm are in the dock.
Israel kills three Palestinians in Jenin, general strike called
Israeli forces kill three Palestinian men in a raid on Jenin and its refugee camp in the northern occupied West Bank.
M23 rebels killed at least 131 civilians in eastern DRC, UN says
Victims 'arbitrarily executed' during a massacre in villages in North Kivu in late November, investigation has found.
As US watches on, China-Saudi relations grow in importance
Chinese President Xi arrives in Saudi Arabia to much fanfare, unlike the low-key welcome afforded to US President Biden.
NYT journalists, workers on 24-hour strike for ‘better newsroom’
Employees hold first such strike at the newspaper in more than 40 years as negotiations over contracts drag on.
North Korean hackers used Itaewon tragedy for malware: Google
Google's anti-hacking unit says state-backed hackers exploited Halloween disaster to target internet users with malware.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 288
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 288th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Iran conducts first protest-related execution
The man was convicted of injuring a security guard with a knife, while others have been sentenced to death.
FTX founder Bankman-Fried facing market rigging probe: Report
Investigation is focused on whether Bankman-Fried manipulated the market for two cryptocurrencies, New York Times says.
Japan upgrades Q3 GDP as global recession, COVID risks linger
Tokyo says economy contracted 0.8 percent in July-September period, compared with earlier estimate of 1.2 percent.
Cambodia’s Mekong dolphin is dying despite efforts to save it
The dolphin’s decline is a stark illustration of the global biodiversity crisis and the challenges of conservation.
Indonesia releases convicted Bali bomber Umar Patek
Patek was serving a 20 year sentence for his role in the 2002 attacks that killed 202 people from 21 countries.
Theranos’s Balwani gets nearly 13 years over blood-testing hoax
Former chief operating officer of blood-testing startup was found guilty of conspiracy and fraud in July.
World’s biggest mutual fund manager quits Net Zero effort
Vanguard Group among top investors facing heat from US Republican politicians over use of ESG factors in investments.
US Supreme Court hears case to determine authority over elections
Republican politicians advance theory that could shift power away from courts in determining election rules and maps.