Shariff is one of more than 60 conspirators who stole more than $250 million from a Covid-19 fund meant to feed hungry children.
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Ukraine Arrests Military Psychiatrist in $1 Million Corruption Case
by Anna Cooperby Anna CooperAmid growing unrest, Serbia’s government faces a wave of protests that ultimately leads to its downfall.
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Billionaire hedge fund manager Scott Bessent won Senate approval Monday to become US Treasury secretary, placing him at the forefront of implementing Donald Trump’s economic agenda -– which is already …
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Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko votes at a polling station in Minsk, Belarus, on Jan. 26, 2025. Source: EPA-EFE The Belarusian Central Election Commission announced preliminary results for the presidential election …
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The 2013 crypto boom, when Bitcoin hit $266, marked a pivotal year for the market. That year, Ethereum was conceptualized as a global computational platform, while other cryptocurrencies remained in …
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Bulgarian owner of vessel seized by Sweden over Latvian cable damage claims accident, says anchor dropped to seabed in high winds
Cover photo: The cargo ship Vezhen remains anchored near Karlskrona, Sweden, for inspection by Swedish authorities as of Jan. 27, 2025. Source: TT News Agency / Johan Nilsson via Reuters …
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The Swedish Public Prosecutor’s Office has seized a vessel as part of an investigation into damage to an underwater fiber-optic communication cable connecting Sweden and Latvia, according to a statement …
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The Government of the Russian Federation allowed the use of uterus for the construction of private houses with escrow
by Alex Johnsonby Alex JohnsonSince February of the current year, uterus will be indexed taking into account inflation. The Russian government approved the possibility of using maternity capital funds for the construction of an …
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For an individual, a ₹10 Lakh health insurance plan can provide comprehensive coverage for a wide range of medical emergencies. This coverage amount is also a good starting point for …
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Contact Lens Use Growing in the United States, But Knowledge Gaps Still Exist
by Alex Johnsonby Alex JohnsonThanks to their subtle appearance and efficacy as medical devices, contact lenses are among the most popular optical products on the consumer market. According to Statista, the global market worth …