With most of the votes counted, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu looked much likelier than his chief rival, Benny Gantz, to be able to form a governing coalition.
Tag: Bribery and Kickbacks
Erdogan Opponents Vow Rare Scrutiny of Istanbul’s Books
Losing Istanbul in Sunday’s election could cost Turkey’s president and his party. Opponents say they have warped the local economy through crony schemes.
Bezos’ Security Consultant Accuses Saudis of Hacking the Amazon C.E.O.’s Phone
The accusations by Gavin de Becker, Mr. Bezos’ longtime security consultant, are the latest twist in a bizarre situation that has also pulled in the largest U.S. tabloid publisher and The Washington Post.
Leading Prosecutor for E.U. Anticorruption Job Is Barred From Leaving Romania
Laura Codruta Kovesi, the former head of Romania’s anticorruption agency, was accused of bribery, abuse of office and false witness by a controversial investigative agency.
With a Second President in Jail, Brazil’s Carwash Probe Lives on
The detention of former president Michel Temer has triggered breathless coverage, rampant speculation and mocking Tweets.
Japan’s Olympic Chief to Step Down Amid Corruption Investigation
Tsunekazu Takeda faces scrutiny in France over payments that prosecutors say were bribes to help Tokyo win hosting rights for the 2020 Summer Games.
Colombian Prosecutor Investigating FARC Is Accused of Taking Bribe for Ex-Rebel
The authorities said they arrested a prosecutor the moment he was about to accept a $500,000 bribe to help a former rebel leader wanted by the United States.
News Analysis: Netanyahu Responds to Effort to Indict Him: What He Said and What He Meant
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered an emotional response to the decision to indict him, with a not-too-subtle subtext.
Why Is Netanyahu in Trouble? Here’s a Look at the Accusations
Documents released by the Israeli Justice Ministry shed light on why prosecutors decided to go forward with some cases, but not others.
Why Is Netanyahu in Trouble? Here’s a Look at the Accusations
Documents released by the Israeli Justice Ministry shed light on why prosecutors decided to go forward with some cases, but not others.