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Антиконтрафактную программу представили в Общественной палате России

Презентация программы состоялась в ходе научно-практической конференции «Бизнес и общество против контрафакта», прошедшей в рамках реализации государственной Стратегии по противодействию незаконному обороту промышленной продукции в…
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 07: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrives for a meeting with British Prime Minister Theresa May (not pictured) in number 10 Downing Street on March 7, 2018 in London, England. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has made wide-ranging changes at home supporting a more liberal Islam. Whilst visiting the UK he will meet with several members of the Royal family and the Prime Minister. Source: by Leon Neal/Getty Images.
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In ’60 Minutes’ Interview Saudi Crown Prince Boasts $100 Billion From Anti-Corruption Round Up

This material belongs to: Forbes. Asked about his $500 million yacht and $300 million French chateau, the prince said, “My personal life is something that…
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Former Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan reacts as African National Congress Youth League members interrupt a memorial service for anti-apartheid activist Ahmed Kathrada in Durban, South Africa, April 9, 2017. Source: REUTERS/Rogan Ward.
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Mammoth task ahead of government to clean out corruption at SOE’s

This material belongs to: Sowetan Live. Newly appointed minister of Public Enterprises Pravin Gordhan has admitted that although there’s new positive political change in the…
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov attends a session on the third day of the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Jan. 19, 2017. A London property owned by Shuvalov could come under investigation using a new British law.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov attends a session on the third day of the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Jan. 19, 2017. A London property owned by Shuvalov could come under investigation using a new British law. Source: AP.
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Britain Targets Global Corruption With Law to Seize Unexplained Wealth

This material belongs to: Voice of America. LONDON — Politicians, public figures and criminals suspected of buying property with corrupt money will be forced to explain…
A forensics expert walks in a field after a powerful bomb blew up a car (Rear) killing investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia in Bidnija, Malta, October 16, 2017.
A forensics expert walks in a field after a powerful bomb blew up a car (Rear) killing investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia in Bidnija, Malta, October 16, 2017. Source: REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi.
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Who killed Daphne Caruana Galizia? Drugs, corruption and organised crime in Malta

This material belongs to: The Telegraph. Anyone who thinks the pen is mightier than the sword may have their faith shaken by visiting the spot…
Maldivian President Yameen Abdul Gayoom , right, and wife Fathimath Ibrahim arrive in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014. Gayoom is on a three-day official visit to Sri Lanka. Source: AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena.
Maldivian President Yameen Abdul Gayoom , right, and wife Fathimath Ibrahim arrive in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014. Gayoom is on a three-day official visit to Sri Lanka. Source: AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena.
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Top court asked to oust Yameen, investigate corruption

This material belongs to: Al Jazeera. Opposition leaders in the Maldives have petitioned the island nation’s Supreme Court to temporarily remove President Abdulla Yameen and investigate allegations…
In this Feb. 4, 2014 file photo, Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal waves as he arrives at the headquarters of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in the West Bank city of Ramallah. Three associates of Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal say the billionaire investor has been released after nearly three months in detention at a luxury hotel as part of an anti-corruption sweep. The associates told The Associated Press that the prince was released on Saturday Jan. 27, 2018.
In this Feb. 4, 2014 file photo, Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal waves as he arrives at the headquarters of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in the West Bank city of Ramallah. Three associates of Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal say the billionaire investor has been released after nearly three months in detention at a luxury hotel as part of an anti-corruption sweep. The associates told The Associated Press that the prince was released on Saturday Jan. 27, 2018. Source: AP Photo/Majdi Mohammed, File.
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Swept up in anti-corruption raids, Saudi Arabian prince released after being detained at hotel for three months

The text belongs to: National Post. The government says the arrests are part of a wider effort to increase transparency, accountability and good governance. RIYADH,…
FILE PHOTO: Saudi Minister of Finance Mohammed al-Jadaan speaks during the Euromoney Saudi Arabia Conference 2017 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia May 2, 2017. Source: REUTERS/Faisal Al Nasser Reuters.
FILE PHOTO: Saudi Minister of Finance Mohammed al-Jadaan speaks during the Euromoney Saudi Arabia Conference 2017 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia May 2, 2017. Source: REUTERS/Faisal Al Nasser Reuters.
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Saudi Corruption Cash Settlements Will Help Finance Royal Handouts: Finance Minister

This material belongs to: U.S.News. DUBAI (Reuters) – Cash settlements obtained from people detained in Saudi Arabia’s crackdown on corruption will help to finance a…
Angolan President Joao Lourenco gives his first press conference after his election on January 8, 2018 to mark his first 100 days in office at the Presidential Palace in Luanda.
Angolan President Joao Lourenco gives his first press conference after his election on January 8, 2018 to mark his first 100 days in office at the Presidential Palace in Luanda. Source: AMPE ROGERIO/AFP/Getty Images.
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Portuguese backlash against plan to remove corruption-busting prosecutor

This material belongs to: Politico. Government says it will not renew Joana Marques Vidal’s mandate. LISBON — The Portuguese government is under fire over plans…
In this handout provided by the Israeli Government Press Office (GPO) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) 2015 Policy Conference, March 2, 2015 in Washington, DC.
In this handout provided by the Israeli Government Press Office (GPO) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) 2015 Policy Conference, March 2, 2015 in Washington, DC. Source: Amos Ben Gershom/GPO via Getty Images.
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Israelis Protest Against Corruption

This material belongs to: OCCRP. Thousands of Israelis took to the streets of Tel Aviv this weekend for the eighth consecutive week to protest corruption…
This photo released by the Vietnam News Agency shows former Ocean Bank general director and former chairman of giant state oil firm PetroVietnam, Nguyen Xuan Son (C), being excorted at a Hanoi court on the final day of his trial on September 29, 2017. Source; VIETNAM NEWS AGENCY/AFP/Getty Images.
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Vietnam’s Corruption Crackdown Is All About Protecting Its Economic Miracle From Its SOEs

This material belongs to: Forbes. Vietnam’s export-led economy has grown at an enviable 6% or so since 2012 and shows no signs of stopping, if you listen…
From left: Minister of Interior, retired Lt.-Gen Abdularahman Dambazau; Director General, Bureau for Public Procurement, Mamman Ahmadu; Minister of Communications, Adebayo Shittu and Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu at the Federal Executive Council Metting. Source: Callistus Ewelike/NAN.
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Anti-corruption war: BPP captures 50,000 contractors

This material belongs to: Vanguard. ABUJA—THE Bureau of Public Procurement, BPP, yesterday said it has captured at least 50,000 contractors. According to the BPP, the…
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson meets with Tunisian Foreign Minister Khemaies Jhinaoui at the State Department in Washington, Monday, March 13, 2017. Source: AP Photo/Molly Riley.
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Interview: Amnesty to Ben Ali-Era Officials Is to Remove ‘Policy Paralysis’, Says Tunisian FM

Tunisia has been investing a lot in security infrastructure despite the economic slowdown. The interior ministry’s budget for 2018 has been increased by 12.5%. At the same…
Tunisian Foreign Minister Khemaies Jhinaoui speaks during the eighth ministerial meeting of Libya’s neighboring countries in Tunis, Tunisia, March 22, 2016. Source: Reuters/Zoubeir Souissi.
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Interview: Amnesty to Ben Ali-Era Officials Is to Remove ‘Policy Paralysis’, Says Tunisian FM

This material belongs to: The Wire. Tunisian foreign minister Khemaies Jhinaoui has returned to India for the first time since 1986. Ahead of his meeting…
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman attends a meeting with Lebanon's Christian Maronite patriarch on November 14, 2017, in Riyadh. Saudi Arabia's King Salman hosted the head of the Lebanese Maronite church Beshara Rai, a historic first at a time when Riyadh is stepping up the pressure on Iran-backed Hezbollah. Source: FAYEZ NURELDINE/AFP/GETTY.
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Are the anti-corruption sweeps in Saudi Arabia and China for real?

This material belongs to: Newsweek. The so-called “anti-corruption” campaigns in Saudi Arabia and China are actually forms of corruption in themselves. Claiming that the Crown Prince and Xi are…
The Executive Director of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Yury Fedotov, addresses the opening of the 7th Session of the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption. Source: UNODC.
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Corruption hits most vulnerable; obliterates faith in good governance, UN chief tells forum in Vienna

This material belongs to: UN News Centre. 6 November 2017 – Corruption can strike anywhere and deny people’s hope of a better future, United Nations Secretary-General António…