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Malaysian Federal Court Upholds 12-Year Prison Sentence For Former Prime Minister Najib Razak

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Added to the prison sentence is the imposition of a fine of 47 million euros for abuse of power and money laundering. Malaysia's Federal Court on Tuesday upheld the 12-year prison sentence for corruption against former Prime Minister Najib Razak in connection with the embezzlement of the state fund 1MDB. The judges of the court have unanimously rejected the former president's appeal against the conviction issued in July 2020 and confirmed by an appeals court in December of the following year for the misappropriation of 42 million ringgit (9.9 million dollars or €8.8 million) from the 1MDB while ruling the country. The former leader, who ruled the country from April 2009 to May 2018 and pleads not guilty to the accusations related to the 1MDB, will also have to pay a fine of 210 million ringgit (46 million dollars or 47 million euros ). The crimes that are imputed to the former leader are abuse of power and trust, and money laundering for the diversion of millions to his private...

Riots In Kazakhstan: Kazakh Government Reports 26 Deaths And More Than 3,000 Arrests

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According to President Kassym-Shomart Tokayev, the constitutional order in Kazakhstan has been restored. The government confirms civilian deaths for the first time. According to the Interior Ministry, 26 demonstrators were killed during the protests against the government in Kazakhstan. In addition, there were more than 3,000 arrests, reported the state broadcaster Khabar 24, citing the ministry. The authority therefore spoke of "armed criminals". Another 18 demonstrators were injured. State television had already spoken of dozens of "eliminated" people in the metropolis of Almaty on Thursday. That already suggested civilian deaths. The authorities had initially only confirmed the deaths of 18 security forces. Russia Has Arrived In Kazakhstan The Kazakh leadership stated that they were once again in control of the situation in the country. The constitutional order was "largely restored in all regions," said President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. According to Kha...

The Fires In 7 Countries Of The World

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The year 2020 has become a test for the world after the global epidemic of corona virus, but the fires in 7 countries of the world in the beginning of this month in August have added to the difficulties and superstitions related to this year.  The most devastating explosion in Beirut. Between August 3 and 6, fires broke out in seven countries, while bombings in China and Beirut caused financial losses as well as casualties. The countries where the incidents took place include China, Lebanon, France, North Korea, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, all of which are described as follows: China On August 3, an explosion at a chemical factory near the Chinese city of Wuhan killed six people. In this regard, the footage released by the Chinese state media showed dark clouds of smoke rising from the chemical plant located in Hubei province of China. A statement from the Chinese government said the accident took place at 5:30 pm local time at the Lanhua Silicone Company in Zh...