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French launch probe into Qatar, Russia World Cup bidsFrench prosecutors are investigating the bidding process behind the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, the latest international investigation to target Fifa, the scandal-hit organisation that governs world football, said a report. More… |
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Alba vows probe into labour union 'irregularities'Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), one of the largest and modern aluminium smelters in the world, has promised to launch a thorough investigation into the alleged irregularities by the company's labour union board members and take necessary correctiv More… |
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Thai police name suspect in deadly blastsPolice identified a Thai man on Friday as a suspect in their investigation into attacks that killed four people and wounded dozens in a wave of bombings in Thailand's south a week ago. Deputy national police spokesman Kissana More… |
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Tokyo 2020 bid to be probed after report of paymentA Japanese official who led the successful bid for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics said on Wednesday the Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC) plans to investigate the bidding after questions were raised about payments by the bid committee. Me More… |
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SEC may review 'Panama Papers' over hidden fundsThe leaked "Panama Papers" exposing holders of thousands of hidden bank accounts for possible violations of anti-bribery law could form the basis for a review by the US Securities and Exchange Commission for possible signs of corruptio More… |
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Flydubai Russian crash probe points to pilot errorA Flydubai passenger plane crashed in Russia last month after being flown in a contradictory manner minutes before it smashed into the ground, a statement from investigators said on Friday, suggesting pilot error was to blame. &nb More… |
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Suspected witchcraft probe call in BahrainAn investigation into suspected witchcraft has been demanded after a collection of what appear to be talismans featuring women’s names washed up on a Bahrain shore. The items were discovered on the Budaiya coast on Saturday (November 7) More… |
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Abuse claims by Indian workers in Bahrain probedDiplomats are investigating the complaints of four Indian workers who claim that they have been beaten, abused and not been paid by their employer. Thomas Devasia, 32, Jithesh Arattankandi, 30, Praveen Narayanan, 30 and Asheraf Kunnoth Meethal More… |
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Saudi probes man charged with money launderingA Saudi Arabian court has ordered a probe find out whether a man, accused of money laundering SR2 billion ($532 million), has other accounts and property in the UAE, India and China, a report said. The Saudi man, in his 30s, shoul More… |
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UN chief sets out framework for Syria poison gas probeSuccess of a new international inquiry aimed at assigning blame for chemical weapons attacks during Syria's four-year-old civil war will require full co-operation of all warring parties, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Thursday. More… |
