Mamata welcomes probe into bribes by US firmsOctober 14th, 2009 KOLKATA - Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee Wednesday welcomed the government's decision to look into the issue of bribes paid by some US firms to Indian government officials. "I welcome the initiative taken up by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO).
39 people in DC taxi industry charged with paying bribes for cab licensesOctober 2nd, 2009 39 indicted in bribery probe of DC taxi industryWASHINGTON — Thirty-nine people connected with the Washington, D.C., taxicab industry have been indicted on bribery charges. An indictment unsealed Friday charges three men with paying bribes totaling $220,0000 to the chairman of the D.C.
Former building inspectors, reputed mob figures, charged in NYC construction corruptionOctober 1st, 2009 Several charged in NYC construction corruptionNEW YORK — Six former New York City building inspectors, two reputed Lucchese crime family leaders and more than two dozen other people and businesses were indicted Thursday in a sprawling racketeering case that ranges from construction bribes to gun trafficking. The encyclopedic indictment grew out of a gambling investigation and ultimately spanned from a betting operation in Costa Rica to construction bribes in the Bronx, authorities said.
Va. sheriff accused of taking bribes to not interfere with cockfighting guilty of racketeeringAugust 28th, 2009 Rural Va. sheriff pleads guilty to racketeeringHARRISONBURG, Va. — A rural Virginia sheriff accused of taking bribes in exchange for promising not to interfere with a cockfighting ring has pleaded guilty to racketeering.
German professors concerned that Ph.D. bribe scheme could undermine academic processAugust 25th, 2009 Germany expands probe into Ph. D. bribe schemeBERLIN — An investigation of German professors suspected of accepting bribes to advise doctoral candidates could last months, as prosecutors try to untangle the links between a bankrupt consulting firm and university instructors across the country.
US Army captain accused of taking tens of thousands of dollars in bribes during time in IraqAugust 17th, 2009 Army captain accused of accepting bribes in IraqNEW YORK — A U.S. Army captain has been charged with accepting tens of thousands of dollars in bribes while he was stationed in Iraq to steer more than $500,000 in contracts.
Detroit political consultant, former Michigan lawmaker indicted in Conyers corruption caseJuly 16th, 2009 Detroit consultant, former lawmaker indictedDETROIT — A federal grand jury has indicted a political consultant on corruption charges, accusing him of working with a Detroit City Council member to shake down businesses for bribes in exchange for favors. The charges against Sam Riddle filed Wednesday came less than three weeks after his former boss, Monica Conyers, pleaded guilty to accepting bribes and quit the council.
Navy Admiral James Stavridis taking over at US European Command, NATOJune 30th, 2009 Stavridis to take over at US European CommandSTUTTGART, Germany — Navy Adm. James Stavridis is taking over as head of the U.S.
Witness at ex-La. Rep. Jefferson's trial: 'consutling fees' disguised bribe paymentsJune 17th, 2009 Witness says he bribed ex-La. congressmanALEXANDRIA, Va.
German official says Berlin has turned down US request to take 2 Guantanamo prisonersJune 11th, 2009 Germany says it turns down 2 Gitmo transfersBERLIN — A German government spokesman says the U.S. asked Berlin to consider taking two prisoners from Guantanamo Bay but Germany turned down the request.
German man sets record for speed-kissingJune 6th, 2009 BERLIN - A German man has set a new record in speed-kissing, after smooching 111 women in 60 seconds outside a Berlin disco late Friday. Michael Basting, 31, secured an entry in the Guinness Book of Records after lining up the ladies on the pavement for a quick peck on the cheek.
Obama says Germany not offering 'hard commitment' to deal with Guantanamo detaineesJune 5th, 2009 Obama: No 'hard commitment' on Gitmo from GermansDRESDEN, Germany — President Barack Obama said Friday he didn't ask Germany to take specific detainees from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and that Chancellor Angela Merkel did not agree to any "hard commitments."
Obama said he is working with U.S. allies in the European Union to develop a plan to close the facility, where suspected terrorists are being held.
Suspected Nazi camp guard John Demjanjuk arrives in GermanyMay 12th, 2009 Nazi guard suspect Demjanjuk arrives in GermanyMUNICH — Suspected Nazi death camp guard John Demjanjuk has arrived in Germany where he faces a warrant accusing him of being accessory to the murder of 29,000 Jews and others at Sobibor. The retired Ohio autoworker was deported from the United States and arrived Tuesday morning on a private jet at Munich's airport.
Prosecutors: More than 100 under investigation, 2 arrested, in MAN bribery probeMay 11th, 2009 More than 100 investigated in MAN bribery probeBERLIN — More than 100 people are under investigation in a probe of alleged bribery at German truck maker MAN AG, and two were arrested last week, prosecutors said Monday. Munich prosecutors, who launched the investigation and searched the company's offices last week, said they suspect that a "system to boost sales of trucks and buses" was in place in Germany.
German prosecutors open investigation into bribery scheme at truck maker MAN AGMay 5th, 2009 Prosecutors allege bribery at German truck makerBERLIN — Munich prosecutors opened a corruption and bribery investigation against MAN AG on Tuesday and searched the truck maker's offices across Germany. Lead prosecutor Manfred Noetzel said the company is suspected of paying millions in bribes in exchange for deals to sell and lease its trucks and buses.
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