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Peru ex-President Toledo sentenced to two decades in prison for accepting bribes

Former Peruvian President Alejandro Toledo was convicted and sentenced to 20 years and six months behind bars on Monday for taking bribes from Brazilian construction giant Odebrecht.

Peru ex-President Toledo sentenced to two decades in prison for accepting bribes
Crime|Political|US

Longest-serving state legislative leader exploited the public trust, prosecutors say

Federal prosecutors are telling a jury that former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan repeatedly exploited his public role for private benefit

Longest-serving state legislative leader exploited the public trust, prosecutors say
Crime|Election|Political|US

Philadelphia man charged with allegedly making gruesome threats against person recruiting poll watchers

Philadelphia man charged with allegedly making gruesome threats against person recruiting poll watchers

Philadelphia man charged with allegedly making gruesome threats against person recruiting poll watchers
MidEast|Political|World

Blinken heads to Middle East with hopes receding for a quick diplomatic breakthrough following Sinwar’s death

Blinken heads to Middle East with hopes receding for a quick diplomatic breakthrough following Sinwar’s death

Blinken heads to Middle East with hopes receding for a quick diplomatic breakthrough following Sinwar’s death
Political|US

Writer Olivia Nuzzi, New York magazine part ways after relationship with political source revealed

New York magazine says the publication and star political reporter Olivia Nuzzi have decided jointly to “part ways."

Writer Olivia Nuzzi, New York magazine part ways after relationship with political source revealed
Opinion|Political|US|World

Fact check: Trump repeats debunked lies about FEMA’s hurricane response during North Carolina visit

Fact check: Trump repeats debunked lies about FEMA’s hurricane response during North Carolina visit

Fact check: Trump repeats debunked lies about FEMA’s hurricane response during North Carolina visit
Health|Political|US

DeSantis using state money, time and his power to fight abortion rights measure

Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis is focusing his official office on fighting an abortion rights amendment

DeSantis using state money, time and his power to fight abortion rights measure
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine foreign minister calls for support to stop Russian strikes on its Black Sea ports

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on Monday he and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan had discussed safe navigation for shipping in the Black Sea.

Ukraine foreign minister calls for support to stop Russian strikes on its Black Sea ports
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Shadow of Ukraine war hangs over Putin's BRICS summit in Russia

Russia wants the BRICS summit to showcase the rising clout of the non-Western world, but Moscow's partners from China, India,

Shadow of Ukraine war hangs over Putin's BRICS summit in Russia
MidEast|Political|US|World

Initial investigation into US intelligence leak on Israeli attack planning focusing on who had access to documents

Initial investigation into US intelligence leak on Israeli attack planning focusing on who had access to documents

Initial investigation into US intelligence leak on Israeli attack planning focusing on who had access to documents
Political|US|World

US consults allies about North Korea troops in Ukraine

It would be a "dangerous and highly concerning development" if North Korea was sending troops to help Russia in Ukraine, the United States said on Monday as

US consults allies about North Korea troops in Ukraine
Business|Economy|Environment|Political

Supreme Court to consider if polluting industries can go court-shopping

Supreme Court to consider if polluting industries can go court-shopping

Supreme Court to consider if polluting industries can go court-shopping
Lifestyle|Political|US

ACLU attorney will be the first openly transgender advocate to argue before Supreme Court

ACLU attorney will be the first openly transgender advocate to argue before Supreme Court

ACLU attorney will be the first openly transgender advocate to argue before Supreme Court
Health|Opinion|Political|US

Top DeSantis attorneys penned letters threatening to prosecute local TV stations over abortion ad, affidavit says

Top DeSantis attorneys penned letters threatening to prosecute local TV stations over abortion ad, affidavit says

Top DeSantis attorneys penned letters threatening to prosecute local TV stations over abortion ad, affidavit says
MidEast|Political|US|World

US investigating IDF unit over human rights allegations, Axios reports

The United States has launched a review of an Israel Defense Forces unit that could have implications on U.S. assistance to Israel, Axios reported on Monday, citing two Israeli

US investigating IDF unit over human rights allegations, Axios reports
Political|US|World

Biden is 'deeply concerned' about the release of secret documents on Israel's possible attack plans

White House national security spokesman John Kirby says President Joe Biden is “deeply concerned" about the unauthorized release of classified documents on Israel’s preparation for a potential retaliatory attack on Iran

Biden is 'deeply concerned' about the release of secret documents on Israel's possible attack plans
Crime|Election|Political

Central Park Five sue Donald Trump for jogger case remarks made at presidential debate

The men formerly known as the Central Park Five before they were exonerated are suing Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump

Central Park Five sue Donald Trump for jogger case remarks made at presidential debate
Business|Election|Finance|Political|Technology|US

Biden administration to provide $325 million for new Michigan semiconductor factory

The federal government plans to provide up to $325 million to Hemlock Semiconductor to produce a key material for computer chips, an announcement Monday with possible political significance as the new factory would be in the swing state of Michigan

Biden administration to provide $325 million for new Michigan semiconductor factory
Political|World

Putin to end BRICS summit with news conference on Thursday, aide says

Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold a news conference following the BRICS summit Russia is hosting in Kazan on Thursday, Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov said on

Putin to end BRICS summit with news conference on Thursday, aide says
Business|Political|US

Supreme Court declines to hear challenge of the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s structure

Supreme Court declines to hear challenge of the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s structure

Supreme Court declines to hear challenge of the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s structure
Crime|Election|Political|US

Supreme Court tosses Michael Cohen appeal over alleged retaliation by Trump

Supreme Court tosses Michael Cohen appeal over alleged retaliation by Trump

Supreme Court tosses Michael Cohen appeal over alleged retaliation by Trump
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Albanian ex-president Meta held on corruption charges

Former Albanian President Ilir Meta has been detained by police over corruption allegations, his lawyer said on Monday, calling the arrest politically motivated.

Albanian ex-president Meta held on corruption charges
Crime|Election|Political|US

Supreme Court won’t revive Michael Cohen’s lawsuit against Trump claiming retaliatory imprisonment

The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from Michael Cohen, who wanted to hold his former boss ex-president Donald Trump liable for a jailing that Cohen said was retaliation for writing a tell-all memoir

Supreme Court won’t revive Michael Cohen’s lawsuit against Trump claiming retaliatory imprisonment
Europe|Political|World

Italy adopts decree to overrule court objections on Albanian migrant camps

Italy's government on Monday passed a decree aimed at overcoming court objections to its flagship immigration plan that is aimed at deterring boat migrants by sending

Italy adopts decree to overrule court objections on Albanian migrant camps

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