Legal analysts awaiting a verdict in the John Edwards federal corruption trial say the judge’s interpretation of the law could shape what the jurors might ultimately decide.

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In Edwards Case, Experts See Judge’s Words as Key

One Scotland Yard detective and three former officers are arrested in connection with claims that anti-corruption officers were bribed.

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Four held over police ‘bribes’

The jury in former Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards' corruption trial enters its fourth day of deliberations Wednesday.

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Edwards jury still out

The list of ministers includes some old names and many new ones, while several unpopular ministers widely blamed for corruption or poor management are gone.

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The jury in the corruption trial of former Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards reconvenes for deliberations Monday.

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Deliberations to resume in Edwards trial

The jury will begin deciding the fate of former Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards Friday, a day after closing arguments concluded in the corruption trial.

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Jurors to get John Edwards case

Closing arguments are set for Thursday in the corruption trial of John Edwards, after his defense team rested its case without calling the former Democratic presidential candidate's ex-mistress to testify.

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Closing arguments set in Edwards trial

Scotland Yard calls in the police watchdog to review fresh allegations of corruption in the Stephen Lawrence murder inquiry.

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New probe on Lawrence corruption

Burundi’s corruption watchdog, Mohamed Rukara, has uncovered a plot to kill him, his spokesperson says – blaming unnamed people.

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‘Plot to kill’ Burundi watchdog

The case of the former defense minister, Akis Tsochatzopoulos, has raised emotional issues in a political culture widely seen as rife with corruption.

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Greek Official’s Corruption Case Hits Hard

Romania’s government fell Friday in a no-confidence vote, as opposition parties seized on widespread public anger over biting austerity measures, cronyism and corruption.

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Romanian Govt Falls in No-Confidence Vote

BEIJING — Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao has seized upon the ouster of his Communist Party rival Bo Xilai to reinvigorate what had until recently seemed a lonely campaign for Western-style economic liberalization and a battle against corruption. Read full article > >

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With Bo Xilai’s ouster, China’s premier pushes more reform

Global media tycoon Rupert Murdoch is set to be grilled about corruption and phone hacking Wednesday, a day after his son revealed the depth of the contacts between the Murdoch empire and the highest levels of the British government.

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Rupert Murdoch: Hacking is lazy

The former head of China’s football league goes to trial over corruption charges, the latest in a series of cases to hit the sport, state media report.

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China football chief trial starts

Studies have found that corruption is a $114 billion detriment to the nation, but many accept paying off officials as the way to get things done.

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Memo From Mexico City: Bribery Tolerated Even as It Hurts Mexican Economy