The police in Brussels this morning searched sixteen places in connection with a major investigation into corruption in the European Parliament (EP). It is suspected that ‘a country in the Persian Gulf’ is trying to buy influence in European politics. According to Belgian media, it concerns Qatar. Four people have been arrested. Among the suspects are mainly employees, but also a former MEP.
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Mali | The Russian-backed Malian military junta expelled the UN human rights leader
The military junta has repeatedly prevented members of the UN peacekeeping mission from investigating reported human rights violations.of West Africa...
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