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Slovakia's PM Robert Fico offers to resign amid political crisis

Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico said he was ready to resign after a political crisis sparked by the murder of an investigative journalist in February.

USA

Netanyahu in USA as trouble brews at home

Israeli police left Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residence on Friday (March 2) after questioning him for the first time in a corruption case involving the country's largest telecommunications company, Israel Radio said.

Israel

PM Netanyahu's former adviser turns state's witness in corruption case

Benjamin Netanyahu's former adviser signed a state's witness deal on Monday.

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Thousands march for slain Slovak journalist

Protesters march in honour of killed journalist who investigated corruption.

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World News

Jean-Claude Juncker warns Balkan leaders to stop corruption

But the European Commission President also said "the Western Balkans have a place in the European Union".

Israel

Israeli PM Netanyahu questioned over corruption case

The Israeli prime minister and his wife were questioned by police over a corruption scandal involving Israel's largest telecommunications company.

Slovakia

Anger over journalist's murder piles pressure on Slovakia's government

As Slovaks protest over corruption and the murder of an investigative reporter, several key allies of Prime Minister Robert Fico have already resigned, including his culture minister.

South Korea

South Korea prosecutors demand 30 years in jail for ex president

Former president Park Geun-hye, who governed South Korea from 2013 until last year, faces charges of bribery and abuse of power.

Slovakia

Police investigate murder of Slovak journalist and his fiancée

Police suspect reporter Ján Kuciak's investigations into government corruption may have led to his and his partner's death.

Romania

Romanians protest and call on Europe to protect them from corruption

Thousands called on the Justice Minister to quit after he called for the sacking of the chief anti-corruption prosecutor.

Romania

Romania’s under-fire anti-corruption boss gets presidential support

Romania’s justice minister called for Laura Kovesi to be sacked on Thursday but today she was backed by President Klaus Iohannis.

World News

Hungary's ranking slides in latest Corruption Perceptions Index

Hungary slipped 10 points in the last six years, which the Director of Transparency International EU said should serve as a warning to other members of the bloc.

Latvia

Latvia Central Bank governor detained by anti-graft agency

There are calls for Ilmars Rimsevics to temporarily step down from his post while an inquiry takes place.

South Africa

South African president Jacob Zuma refuses to resign

Hours earlier the luxury home of the Gupta family, who are close friends of Zuma, was raided by police in an anti-corruption probe.

Israel

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ridicules corruption allega

Netanyahu criticises police report, saying it's "full of holes, like Swiss cheese."

South Africa

South African police raid home of wealthy Gupta family

Three Gupta brothers alleged to have corrupt links with President Zuma.

South Africa

ANC calls time on President Jacob Zuma

South Africa's ruling party decides to end president's term early after corruption allegations refuse to go away.

Europe News

Serbia and Montenegro: EU joiners by 2025?

The European Commission has unveiled a plan outlining a renewed push for integration - but it is a case of tough love. There are conditions attached.

Economy

South Korean court decision allows Samsung Group heir to leave prison

Samsung Group heir J Y.Lee walked free after judges in South Korea suspended his sentence over corruption charges. The news sent shockwaves through business and political circles.

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Romanians march for justice

For the last year, Romanians have been turning out in their thousands to protest what they see as an increasingly corrupt government.