Cricket (Sport)
England's batsmen, Jonathan Trott and Stuart Broad, put on an extraordinary display of batting, setting a world Test record for the eighth wicket of 332. This record-breaking partnership, coupled with an exceptional bowling performance, led to Pakistan's collapse and their eventual defeat. The English team is
Legislators
Members of the US Congress, despite regulations on personal expenses, have claimed thousands of dollars for various luxury items, including a $84,000 calendars, a $24,730 leased luxury sedan, and a $2,946 pair of 46-inch Sony TVs. These expenses are legal under congressional rules, but raise questions about
Legislators
The latest developments in the British Parliament expenses scandal have seen two more members of the Labor and Conservative parties announce their resignation, bringing the total number of MPs to step down to 11. The scandal has provoked widespread public anger and distrust, prompting both Labor leader Gordon Brown and
Legislators
The general election is expected to bring about a significant clearing of the House of Commons, with at least 325 members of parliament set to depart due to forced resignations, retirements, and defeat at the polls. This would be the largest exodus since 1945, with up to 90 MPs voted
Legislators
In a country where the system of Parliamentary expenses is under the spotlight, a case from over a century ago highlights a sinister practice of selling honours for personal gain, reminiscent of the current scandal. Victor Grayson, a charismatic orator and Labour MP, had discovered that Lord Maundy Gregory, a
Legislators
South Korea's largest-circulation daily newspaper, Chosun Ilbo, has filed a significant civil lawsuit against two opposition lawmakers, Reps. Lee Jong-kul and Lee Jung-hee, for libel after they allegedly made false accusations involving the newspaper in a parliamentary session and a television debate. The lawsuit claims that the lawmakers&
Legislators
The ongoing scandal of MPs' expenses has dealt a blow to public trust in the government, with Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Miliband acknowledging that the system needs to be reformed. Miliband, who emerged unscathed from the investigations, stated that the revelations are more serious than the current
Political parties
The scandal involving the illegal use of trade union funds by members of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin's ruling Labor Party has deepened, with police officials announcing they are investigating senior politicians, including a Cabinet minister. At least four members of the Labor Party caucus in the Knesset are
Political parties
Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin sought to distance himself from a growing scandal involving the national Histadrut trade union, with police investigating allegations of financial misconduct and misuse of union funds. The investigations center around the union's support of the Labor Party's candidate in last year&
Hosokawa, Morihiro
Japan's Prime Minister, Mr Morihiro Hosokawa, announced his resignation on Friday, citing a bribery scandal that has plagued his eight-month tenure. Despite promising to reform Japan's endemic corruption, Mr Hosokawa's cabinet has been unable to pass crucial legislation, including a budget, due to opposition
Hosokawa, Morihiro
A surprise move by Morihiro Hosokawa, the 56-year-old prime minister of Japan, has sparked a scramble for his post among coalition partners. Despite his pledge to root out corruption and implement electoral reform, Hosokawa has announced his resignation due to allegations of a scandal. The move comes as a shock,
