President Trump said that although the kingdom had spent $450 billion in the United States, Washington still subsidized the Saudi military. We checked the facts.
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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.
Genoa Bridge Collapse Throws Harsh Light on Benettons’ Highway Billions
Autostrade, a privatized road operator, dwarfs the Italian family’s fashion empire. It’s now facing angry questions about big profits and lax regulation.
Canada Letter: The Strange Story Behind the SNC-Lavalin Affair
Eight months before the federal election, a cabinet minister’s resignation and allegations of improper influence have Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in a political crisis.
Bribes Like ‘Monopoly Money’ Were Given to South Africa’s Leaders, Panel Hears
A former executive at a logistics company delivered explosive testimony about corruption inside the African National Congress, South Africa’s governing party.
South Africa Killings Should Be Investigated, Anti-Corruption Agency Says
The agency called on the police to investigate the killings of three politicians who accused rivals of diverting money from a renovation project.
To Feed U.S. Troops, Businessman Violated Iran Sanctions, Charges Say
The federal government charged a Clinton supporter, Abul Huda Farouki of the Anham company, with defrauding it by shipping to Afghanistan through Iran.