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Wal-Mart discloses internal investigation
BENTONVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Wal-Mart Stores says it has started an internal investigation into whether certain matters like permitting, licensing and inspections complied with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. The Bentonville, Ark., retail giant...Tags: Walmart, U.S. Department of Justice, Corporate Crime, Securities
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China trying to manage exposure of corruption online
ReutersBy Terril Yue Jones BEIJING, May 20 (Reuters) - China's Internet is brimming with disclosures of officials collecting bribes, homes and luxury accessories as casually as they do mistresses. But while the government tolerates such anti-corruption...Tags: Colleges and Universities, Literature, Beijing (China), Brookings Institution, Bird Flu
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Wal-Mart U.S. sales weak; outlook below analysts' forecast
Reuters(Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc posted weaker-than-expected quarterly earnings on Thursday due to poor U.S. sales and said its profit for this quarter might also miss Wall Street's forecast. Everything from pressure on shoppers to a cool start to...Tags: Companies and Corporations, Bribery, Politics, Costco Wholesale Corporation, Taxation
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Sports federations targeted under Swiss anti-corruption plan
ReutersBy Brian Homewood ZURICH, May 15 (Reuters) - The Swiss cabinet proposed tightening anti-corruption laws on Wednesday, pointing to the international sporting federations based in the country as targets of the suggested changes. "Switzerland is among...Tags: Sports, Government, Soccer, Politics, Sports Organizations
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New threats in Colombia highlight risk for journalists, analysts
Reuters* High-profile journalist escaped assassination attempt * Hit man in Colombia's capital, government agency says By Helen Murphy BOGOTA, May 14 (Reuters) - Colombia on Tuesday warned of a plot by an organized crime group to kill several high-profile...Tags: Assassinations, Colombia, Periodicals, Wars and Interventions, Alvaro Uribe
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EXCLUSIVE-Cuba readies corruption trials of Western businessmen
Reuters* Executives facing charges of various economic crimes * Arrests part of broad government crackdown on corruption * Cases have strained diplomatic relations By Marc Frank HAVANA, May 14 (Reuters) - Canadian and British executives of three foreign...Tags: Cuba, Companies and Corporations, Government, Politics, Police Arrests
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Colombia warns of plot to kill high-profile journalists
ReutersBOGOTA (Reuters) - Colombia's government warned on Tuesday of a plot by a criminal group to kill several high-profile journalists just weeks after the attempted assassination of an investigative reporter boosted concerns over threats to a free press in...Tags: Newspaper and Magazine, Assassinations, Colombia, Politics, Periodicals
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High-ranking Chinese official caught in anti-corruption net
SHANGHAI — China is investigating a senior economic policymaker for alleged "serious disciplinary violations" — the highest-ranking central government official to be targeted in the new Chinese president's anti-corruption crackdown. The...Tags: Government, Political Corruption, Politics, Beijing (China), National Government
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U.S. tax dollars promote Monsanto's GMO crops overseas: report
Reuters(Reuters) - U.S. taxpayers are footing the bill for overseas lobbying that promotes controversial biotech crops developed by U.S.-based Monsanto Co and other seed makers, a report issued on Tuesday said. A review of 926 diplomatic cables of...Tags: U.S. Department of State, Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks, Government, Politics, Consumers
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Joseph Schvimmer: No pension for politicians who break the law
I am totally amazed and convinced that I am living in a Third World country called South of Palm Beach. The blatant fraud and corruption of our elected officials is mind-boggling, especially when you see how well paid they already are. Former Broward...Tags: Justice System, Broward County, Politics, Judges, Interior Policy
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After riding high, Indian government brought low by new scandals
ReutersBy Ross Colvin and Satarupa Bhattacharjya NEW DELHI, May 6 (Reuters) - After riding high since launching economic reforms in September, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's minority coalition has been brought to a new low, with key ministers...Tags: Government, Politics, Judges, Railway Transportation, National Government
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Meet the Brit who's building Beam's business
Matt Shattock is articulate, well-educated, camera-ready and known for an ability to talk to just about anybody in his charming British accent. Business associates say these qualities have helped make him an effective CEO at Beam, the Deerfield-based...
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