Ala. banker William Blount admits paying bribes to Birmingham mayor, will help prosecutorsTUSCALOOSA, Ala. — An investment banker pleaded guilty Tuesday to bribing Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford and agreed to cooperate with prosecutors, the second co-defendant to admit funneling cash and gifts to Langford in exchange for $7.1 million in bond business. Afghan candidate rails against Karzai and corruption, but won’t rule out working for himQALAT, Afghanistan — The hundreds of men sitting in the mosque were mostly subdued, watching more with interest than passion as Afghan presidential candidate Ashraf Ghani spoke of a corruption-free future. Suburban Chicago mansion of disgraced political fundraiser sells at auction for $2.8 millionCHICAGO — The sprawling suburban Chicago mansion of a convicted fundraiser for ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich has been sold for $2.8 million. How do you keep NJ politicians honest? Lawmakers hear a new idea: Give them lie-detector testsTRENTON, N.J. — A political consultant proposed a last-ditch effort to lawmakers Monday to help rid the state of its reputation for political corruption: Require lie-detector tests for candidates and officeholders. Former Zambian President Chiluba acquitted of corruption charges following 6-year trialLUSAKA, Zambia — A magistrate acquitted former Zambian President Frederick Chiluba of corruption charges Monday after a six-year trial in a ruling that overjoyed his supporters but frustrated clean-government campaigners in Africa. A look at the top Afghan presidential candidatesA look at the leading candidates in Afghanistan’s Aug. 20 presidential election: Former Zambian president Chiluba cleared of corruption charges following 6-year trialLUSAKA, Zambia — Capping a six-year trial, former Zambian President Frederick Chiluba was cleared of corruption charges Monday because of lack of evidence in a ruling that left his supporters jubilant but clean-government campaigners in Africa frustrated. LA filmmaking couple to stand trial, accused of bribing Thai officials to run film festivalLOS ANGELES — Before film producers Gerald and Patricia Green took over a movie festival in Bangkok, the weeklong event struggled to capture Hollywood’s attention. Taliban threats, military operations, corrupt government makes elections in south a testKANDAHAR, Afghanistan — Five years ago, Eitadullah Khan — then 25 — voted for the first time in his life. He even campaigned for Afghan President Hamid Karzai. Former NY Congressman John Sweeney indicted on felony drunken driving chargeBALLSTON SPA, N.Y. — A former New York congressman has been indicted on a felony charge of drunken driving. Verdict postponed on ex-Zambian president’s corruption trial, expected MondayLUSAKA, Zambia — The verdict in former Zambian President Frederick Chiluba’s six-year corruption trial has been postponed until next week, an aide said Friday. South Carolina attorney general asks state ethics panel to review Gov. Mark Sanford’s flightsCOLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina’s attorney general said Thursday he wants state ethics commissioners to review Gov. Mark Sanford’s use of state aircraft and any other potential violations of state law. Analysis: Real question is, did Bush administration use prosecutors vs. political enemies?WASHINGTON — Years after President George W. Bush fired nine U.S. attorneys, lawmakers are still searching for answers. But they seem to be asking the wrong questions. Clinton urges Nigeria to embrace reforms, points to corruption as undermining its gov’tABUJA, Nigeria — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Wednesday said corruption has undermined the legitimacy of Nigeria’s government and urged the oil-rich nation to embrace broad political reform and ease sectarian tensions. Murder for ratings? Police allege Brazil crime-show host had hand in several killingsSAO PAULO, Brazil — In one murder after another, the “Canal Livre” crime TV show had an uncanny knack for being first on the scene, gathering graphic footage of the victim. Senate inquiry concludes SC gov broke law when traveling first-class, business on state tripsWASHINGTON —South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford broke state law when he charged taxpayers for more expensive business and first-class flights, according to the chairman of the legislative committee investigating Sanford’s international travel. British lawmaker’s car vandalized as she canvasses her Manchester constituencyLONDON —Police say they are investigating after a former Cabinet minister’s car was vandalized as she went door to door talking to constituents. With GOP Sen. Martinez’s early departure, Fla. gov gets to fill seat he wants for himselfTALLAHASSEE, Fla. —Republican Sen. Mel Martinez announced Friday he would step down 16 months early, saying he was making good on a promise to voters that he wouldn’t stay just to keep the seat warm. GOP Sen. Martinez of Fla. says he’ll resign before term ends, return to private sectorORLANDO, Fla. — Republican Sen. Mel Martinez of Florida said Friday he will step down from the Senate before his term ends, adding fresh intrigue over who will fill the seat. Former Liberian president uses witness stand at war crimes trial to strike back at USAMSTERDAM — Charles Taylor accuses the United States of gunboat diplomacy, of dumping him as part of a global policy of “regime change” and of hypocrisy on human rights. Defending himself in court against war crimes charges, the former Liberian president is hitting back at his nemesis. Tamil Tigers say new leader was captured in Malaysia, sent to Sri Lanka for interrogationCOLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lankan authorities questioned the new leader of the Tamil Tiger rebels Friday after he was arrested in Southeast Asia and flown to this island nation. Dispute over northern NJ mayor who won’t resign amid corruption charges takes to the streetsRIDGEFIELD, N.J. — A feud between the state and the mayor of this northern New Jersey town over whether he should resign as he faces corruption charges spawned dueling citizen protests outside his home Thursday evening. A day after bribery conviction, jury rules ex-congressman Jefferson must forfeit $470,000ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A federal jury has ruled that a former Louisiana congressman must forfeit roughly $470,000 in bribery receipts. Conviction in ex-congressman freezer cash case comes after botched Ted Stevens prosecutionALEXANDRIA, Va. — A jury handed federal prosecutors a victory in finding an ex-congressman guilty of bribery, racketeering and other charges, four months after a corruption conviction against former Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens was tossed aside in an embarrassing blow to the Justice Department. Jury convicts former La. congressman Jefferson of 11 of 16 counts in freezer cash bribe caseALEXANDRIA, Va. — A former Louisiana congressman accused of accepting hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes was convicted in federal court Wednesday in a case in which agents famously found $90,000 stashed in his freezer. Feeney says Justice has told him he won’t be charged for Abramoff golf tripWASHINGTON — Former Rep. Tom Feeney says the Justice Department has told him it has dropped a criminal investigation relating to a golf trip he took to Scotland with convicted lobbyist Jack Abramoff. Iran arrests 3 Americans for illegally crossing border, lawmaker says spy charges consideredTEHRAN, Iran — Iran has arrested three Americans for illegally entering the country from neighboring Iraq and a prominent Iranian lawmaker said Tuesday that authorities were investigating whether to charge them with spying. Iran says 3 Americans arrested for illegal entry, may be considered spiesTEHRAN, Iran — Iran has arrested three Americans who strayed across the border from Iraq on allegations they illegally entered the country, and a lawmaker said Tuesday that authorities are deciding whether they will be accused of spying. Julianna Margulies hits the target with Chris Noth in CBS’ ‘Good Wife,’ new fall dramaPASADENA, Calif. — Julianna Margulies says her character in CBS’ new fall drama “The Good Wife” is no “silly little wallflower.” Tenn. state senator opposed to sex outside marriage has affair with intern, resignsNASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee state senator said he was opposed to sex outside marriage, but his private life told a different story: He was having an affair with his 22-year-old intern. |
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