The ex-leader, Ranil Wickremesinghe, was arrested amid government investigations into widespread bribery and graft.
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Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe Arrested on Corruption Charges
The ex-leader, Ranil Wickremesinghe, was arrested amid government investigations into widespread bribery and graft.
Arrests in Turkey Silence Erdogan’s Rivals, Opposition Says
Turkey has arrested at least 390 people associated with the political opposition since March.
Once Seen as Divisive, South Korea’s New Leader Tries for Charming
To South Koreans weary of the political polarization that led briefly to martial law, President Lee Jae Myung is showing a more human touch than his predecessor. But his biggest challenges lie ahead.
A Year After the Revolution, Bangladesh Grapples With Frustration
There are concerns about the slow pace of change in the country, with a promised election still months away, a struggling economy and familiar problems persisting.
South Korea’s Ex-First Lady Kim Keon Hee Is Arrested on Corruption Charges
Kim Keon Hee, accused of accepting Chanel bags and other items as bribes, is the only former first lady in the country to have been put behind bars. Her husband has also been jailed on insurrection charges.
Xi Looks to Tighten Grip After Scandals Shake China’s Military Elite
The Chinese leader’s crackdown on military corruption reveals how deep his concerns run, not only about battlefield readiness, but about political survival, as well.
Xi Looks to Tighten Grip After Scandals Shake China’s Military Elite
The Chinese leader’s crackdown on military corruption reveals how deep his concerns run, not only about battlefield readiness, but about political survival, as well.
Corruption Scandal Puts Mexico’s President on Defense Against Trump
Mexico’s president, battling U.S. accusations that the cartels have gripped her government, is facing a scandal in which two former officials are on the run and their old boss is now a top senator.
Lithuania’s Prime Minister Steps Down
Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas’s business dealings are under investigation by Lithuanian authorities.