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Farman Ali Khan

Almaha — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 17:52:29 +0000

Jeddah was afflicted last month by heavy rains that caused deaths of hundreds of people. What’s shocking is a city like Jeddah in the rich country Saudi Arabia lacks sewage system and has neighborhoods built arbitrarily. So when the rainstorm...

Environmental Crisis, Man’s Handiwork

Mohd. Burhanuddin Qasmi — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:35:25 +0000

Translation *By M. Burhanuddin Qasmi Corruption has appeared throughout the land and sea by [reason of] what the hands of people have earned so He may let them taste part of [the consequence of] what...

Indian Army Chief's Dilemma and corruption in Army

Sukhbahar — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 07:09:37 +0000

In what comes as big trouble for the Indian Army Chief’s right hand man — Lt General Avadesh Prakash, who has been indicted in a land scam, the Judge Advocate General recommended court martial. As the army’s Military Secretary,...

Most Brazilians take it as a given: Their government is plagued by corruption

Vinicius — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:24:44 +0000

The latest scandal hit this month, featuring video that showed Federal District Governor Jose Arruda and his allies stuffing money into pockets, bags and even socks. But though high-level scandals occasionally provide a lurid peek into greed...

The National Rural Employment Guarantee Act Not Producing The Desired Result

ARVIND K.PANDEY — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 04:17:30 +0000

The National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) aimed at providing a dignified lifestyle to underprivileged has failed to bear fruit, thanks to the inefficiency of the government machinery. “The National Rural Employment Guarantee Act...

Colombian system in doldrums, judicial officials receiving threats from govt, police

Sebastian — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:55:28 +0000

The UN expressed concerns Wednesday about threats made against Colombian judicial officials and warned that some were coming from the government and police. Following a 10-day visit to Colombia, the UN Rapporteur for the independence of the...

Inspector Of Government: The Entire Ugandan Government is Corrupt

John — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 08:17:46 +0000

The acting Inspector General of Government, Mr Raphael Baku, has issued a hash indictment of government, saying all its various departs are corrupt but only differ in the depth of the vice. “All government arms have been found to be corrupt,”...

Attorney General Comes Harsh on Kabul Mayor and His Secretary

Ikramuddin Bahram — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:59:30 +0000

Attorney General of Afghanistan reported the arrest of Wahab-ud-Din Sadaat, Secretary to the Mayor of Kabul on charges of corruption. Sources revealed that Mr. Sadaat was arrested from Kabul International Airport on his return from Hajj....

UK bans Kenyans over corruption

Xavier — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 11:42:37 +0000

The UK has issued a travel ban to more than 20 Kenyan citizens accused of corruption, the High Commissioner says. Rob Macaire said the ban was a last resort, pointing out that no senior official had ever been convicted of corruption by a...

Mexico's Witness-Protection Program: What Protection?

Markus — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 11:21:33 +0000

Thanks to movies like Goodfellas, Americans appreciate how witness-protection programs are supposed to work. A mobster may not be able to find decent marinara sauce where the feds have him hiding, but in return for his testimony he can count on...