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South Africa

South African police raid home of wealthy Gupta family

Three Gupta brothers alleged to have corrupt links with President Zuma.

South Africa

ANC calls time on President Jacob Zuma

South Africa's ruling party decides to end president's term early after corruption allegations refuse to go away.

Europe News

Serbia and Montenegro: EU joiners by 2025?

The European Commission has unveiled a plan outlining a renewed push for integration - but it is a case of tough love. There are conditions attached.

Economy

South Korean court decision allows Samsung Group heir to leave prison

Samsung Group heir J Y.Lee walked free after judges in South Korea suspended his sentence over corruption charges. The news sent shockwaves through business and political circles.

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My Europe Series

Romanians march for justice

For the last year, Romanians have been turning out in their thousands to protest what they see as an increasingly corrupt government.

Romania

‘Biggest ever’ corruption case in Romania dropped due to judicial er

Romanian prosecutors announced Thursday that charges against seven ministers had been thrown out as indictments came too late.

Romania

Romanian senator demands anti-corruption prosecutor to stand down

Romania's leading anti-corruption chief is asked to step down as the country's reforms continue to anger citizens.

Brazil

Brazil's Lula tops poll despite corruption conviction

If the former president is allowed to run in the October election, a new poll shows he would lead the field with 34 percent of the vote.

Saudi Arabia

Saudi billionaire prince freed in corruption investigation

Release suggests corruption probe is winding down after it sent shockwaves through kingdom's business and political establishment

Brazil

Brazil: Lula pursues presidential comeback campaign

The leftist icon is determined to run in October's election despite failing to overturn a corruption conviction

Europe News

MEPs concerned about Romania reforms

The European Commission is warning that the proposed changes would undermine the judiciary's independence and Romania's commitment to fight corruption and organised crime.

Peru

Pope condemns corruption on Peru trip

The pontiff's hard-hitting speech may have made uncomfortable listening for his host, President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski

Romania

Romania names MEP Viorica Dancila as first female PM

President Iohannis reluctantly agrees to give ruling Social Democrats another chance.

Romania

Romania nominates MEP Viorica Dancila to replace PM who quit

Power struggle within ruling PSD continues with Dragnea-ally set for top job

Peru

Christ burns in Lima as Peru's anti-corruption protesters wait on Pope

The pope's tour of his home continent is off to a rough start even before he arrives, with more protests planned in Chile.

Bulgaria

Why thousands of people protested as Bulgaria began EU presidency

Protesters hit the streets of Sofia to campaign against plans to expand a ski resort in one of the country’s national parks.

Iran

US court convicts Turkish banker in Iran sanctions-busting trial

Relations between Ankara and Washington are further strained over case which painted picture of corruption in Turkey.

Europe News

Bulgaria's president vetoes anti-corruption legislation a day after as

Bulgaria's president vetoes anti-corruption legislation a day after assuming EU presidency. The country has been described as the most corrupt country in the EU by anti-corruption agency Transparency International

Peru

Protests continue over the pardon of Peru's ex-president Fujimori

Peru’s President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski defended his pardon for Alberto Fujimori as justified clemency for an ailing man whose authoritarian government in the 1990s helped the country progress

World News

FIFA officials convicted of corruption

A court in New York has found two South American football officials guilty of corruption