# Corruption

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# France

Former French president Jacques Chirac convicted in corruption trial

The corruption took place during Chirac’s tenure as the mayor of Paris.

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Dec 15th 2011, 9:57 AM

# Rough Ride

Top female jockey found guilty in corruption probe

Kirsty Milczarek insists that she will appeal the BHA’s decision to find her guilty of race-fixing.

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Dec 14th 2011, 3:51 PM

# Unemployment

Unemployment is the world's fastest growing concern - survey

Concerns about unemployment have increased six-fold since 2009 – while corruption and poverty remain the highest-ranking worries, according to a survey by the BBC World Service.

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Dec 12th 2011, 10:56 AM

# Russia

Medvedev responds to Russia protests with Facebook vow to probe fraud

But the prime minister’s status update was met with derision – with hundreds of comments expressing voters’ anger.

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Dec 11th 2011, 4:29 PM

# Russia

In pictures: Thousands of Russians join biggest protests since Soviet era

Tens of thousands of people thronged Moscow to demand an end to the rule of Vladimir Putin.

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Dec 10th 2011, 7:00 PM

# Corruption

Former US governor Rod Blagojevich gets 14 years for corruption

Blagojevich famously tried to auction off Barack Obama’s former Senate seat to the highest bidder.

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Dec 7th 2011, 7:06 PM

# Protesssst

Snakes unleashed in Indian tax office in anti-bribery protest

Two farmers who claim they were denied access to their tax records by officials who wanted bribes released dozens of snakes in the tax office yesterday.

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Nov 30th 2011, 8:57 PM

Voices

Column: I work in a bank - and you've got us all wrong

Yes, banks housed deceitful, corrupt fat cats – but it was the rest of us who got the blame, writes bank worker Patrick Ryan.

Nov 28th 2011, 7:30 AM

# Berlusconi

Berlusconi blames foreign media for downfall ahead of trials

As he faces accusations of fraud, bribery, abuse of power and paying for sex with a minor, Silvio Berlusconi has claimed that his image “has been ruined by things that are absolutely untrue”.

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Nov 21st 2011, 12:09 PM

# Scam

Pakistani cricketers found guilty of spot fixing

Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir have been convicted of a conspiracy to cheat during an international test match in England last year.

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Nov 1st 2011, 1:17 PM

# Allegations

Sports minister's exit will not affect World Cup or Olympics, says Brazil

Brazil’s sports minister has resigned over corruption allegations but the Government insist it will not impact on preparations for the 2014 World Cup or 2016 Olympic Games.

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Oct 27th 2011, 5:42 PM

# Corruption

Match-fixing agent claimed to have worked with Pakistan 'for two and a half years'

A court investigating allegations against two Pakistani internationals heard how Mazhar Majeed had been influencing results for years.

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Oct 10th 2011, 6:21 PM

# France

France: Chirac will not attend corruption trial

Former French President Jacques Chirac won’t have to attend his long-awaited corruption trial, a judge ruled Monday, after Chirac’s lawyers said the 78-year-old is suffering from severe memory lapses.

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Sep 5th 2011, 9:25 PM

# Hosni Mubarak

Mubarak trial continues in Cairo following clashes inside courtroom

Police had to separate victims’ lawyers from Mubarak’s defence team this morning as the third hearing of the ousted president’s trial gets underway.

Sep 5th 2011, 1:17 PM

# India

Indian anti-corruption campaigner ends hunger strike amid promise of reforms

Anna Hazare accepted a cup of coconut water and honey from two children as thousands of supporters cheered him on.

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Aug 28th 2011, 11:35 AM

# Drama

The Sports Pages: some of the week's best sports writing

Join us for a look back at the sports writing that caught our eye this week. Corruption, lives lost and children saved: this round-up has all the makings of a Hollywood thriller.

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Aug 7th 2011, 9:01 AM

# Egypt

Mubarak denies charges from his hospital bed in Cairo

Former Egyptian president Hosni Muburak could face the death penalty if convicted. Includes video which gauges the thoughts of people on the streets of Dublin…

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Aug 3rd 2011, 9:16 PM

# Egypt

Egypt: Mubarak goes on trial facing charges which carry death penalty

The former president faces charges of corruption and ordering the killing of protesters – a charge which carries the death penalty.

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Aug 3rd 2011, 7:11 AM

# Political Football

FIFA bans bin Hammam for life in bribery case

Qatari becomes the most senior soccer official convicted of corruption in FIFA’s 107-year history.

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Jul 23rd 2011, 8:10 PM

# Brown Envelopes

Bin Hammam to be questioned by FIFA today

Allegedly corrupt FIFA executive Mohammed bin Hammam will face additional questioning from FIFA’s ethics committee today, prior to tomorrow’s final verdict. If found guilty, he faces a lifetime ban from the football.

Jul 22nd 2011, 11:27 AM

# FIFA

Leaked FIFA report suggests damning evidence against bin Hammam and Warner

FIFA had “compelling” evidence that Mohamed bin Hammam was offering cash bribes for votes in its presidential election.

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Jun 22nd 2011, 10:12 PM

# Political Football

"Presumption of innocence maintained" says FIFA as vice-president Jack Warner resigns

Investigation into bribery allegations against Warner closed.

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Jun 20th 2011, 3:14 PM

# Philippines

Philippines freezes $23 million tied to massacre suspects

The assets of one of the Philippines’ wealthiest and most influential families have been frozen, pending trials for multiple murder.

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Jun 7th 2011, 8:24 PM

# Crisis? What crisis?

The Empire Strikes Back: The latest developments in the Fifa corruption saga

What the hell is happening in the dark heart of football’s governing body since last week’s high-profile election fiasco? Quite a lot.

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Jun 7th 2011, 4:56 PM

# Political Football

All the President's men: Kissinger to help FIFA clean up its act

Former US Secretary of State called upon to join Blatter’s proposed “solution committee.”

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Jun 2nd 2011, 11:28 AM

# Political Football

King Sepp prevails: Blatter re-elected for fourth term as FIFA President

“Our pyramid is intact because the foundation is solid,” says Blatter following his re-election at FIFA Headquarters.

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Jun 1st 2011, 5:11 PM

# Political Football

Green light for Blatter's coronation as delegates reject FA motion

English motion to postpone today’s unopposed election defeated by 172 votes to 17 this morning.

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Jun 1st 2011, 11:27 AM

# FIFA

FIFA scandal ruffles the feathers of big brand sponsors

Coca-Cola, Adidas and Visa are among the companies who’ve expressed concern over allegations of corruption at the world’s football governing body.

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May 31st 2011, 6:35 PM

# Political Football

FAI considering FIFA election stance

Sources indicate that senior FAI officials are currently considering the English FA’s call for tomorrow’s election to be postponed.

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May 31st 2011, 1:14 PM

# Political Football

FA call on FIFA to postpone presidential election

Football Association announces that it will be abstaining if the contest goes ahead as planned tomorrow.

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May 31st 2011, 11:33 AM

# FIFA

Qatar's Bin Hammam withdraws FIFA presidency bid

Bin Hammam is due to appear before a FIFA ethics committee today, as is FIFA presidential incumbent Sepp Blatter.

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May 29th 2011, 10:08 AM

# Political Football

FIFA to investigate Blatter as well

Association announces that president Sepp Blatter will appear in front of an ethics hearing this weekend.

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May 27th 2011, 10:53 AM

# Jockeys

Five jockeys and two owners charged with 'serious breaches' of racing rules

The British Horseracing Authority has scheduled a hearing for later this year with the jockeys standing accused of corruption after the discovery of suspicious betting patterns.

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May 20th 2011, 6:14 PM

# FIFA

Sepp Blatter doesn't rule out switching 2022 World Cup from Qatar

The FIFA president also insisted that the organisation’s ethics committee “are not just lying on the beach” as they look set to probe allegations surrounding the award of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar.

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May 20th 2011, 1:05 PM

# Taxi Driver

The worst 'Taxi Driver' in Ireland today?

As crackdown on corruption and criminality in the taxi industry begins, the Irish Film Institute is showing reruns of psycho Travis Bickle on the big screen…

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May 18th 2011, 11:35 AM

# Egypt

Egypt's ex-tourism minister jailed for five years

Zuheir Garana is found guilty of intentionally damaging public finances by allowing the corrupt sale of state lands.

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May 10th 2011, 5:31 PM

# Equatorial Guinea

African dictator’s son commissions $387m mega-yacht

In a country where some children never reach their fifth birthday, the son of the Equatorial Guinea’s dictator has commissioned a super-yacht complete with movie theatre, restaurant, pool and shark tank.

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Mar 1st 2011, 12:43 PM