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Chinese President Xi Jinping, attends the opening session of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) in Beijing's Great Hall of the People, Thursday, March 3, 2016. The more than 2,000 members of China's top legislative advisory body convened their annual meeting Thursday, kicking off a political high season that will continue with the opening of the national congress on Saturday. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

China Communist Party Corruption in China President Xi Jinping Wikipedia: Xi Jinping Photos

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China's Communist party punished nearly 300,000 members for graft in 2015
BEIJING: China's ruling Communist Party punished nearly 300,000 of its members last year for corruption, its graft watchdog said amid a wide-ranging crackdown by President Xi Jinping on official... (photo: AP / Ng Han Guan)

Supreme Audit Court of Iran - Islamic Republic of Iran

Babak Zanjani Corruption in Iran Death penalty in Iran Photos Wikipedia: Babak Zanjani

Voa News
Iran Sentences Tycoon to Death for Corruption
Associated Press An Iranian court has sentenced a well-known tycoon to death for corruption linked to oil sales during the rule of former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the judiciary spokesman said... (photo: GFDL / Free.serpico)

File - Pakistani authorities stand guard in front of cargo containers placed in front of the British Consulate to stop supporters of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement, or MQM, one of Pakistan's major political party, from approaching, in Karachi, Pakistan, Tuesday, June 3, 2014

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Karachi Citizens Must Exercise Restraint And Avoid Confrontation On Mustafa Kamal's Press Conference
Overseas Pakistanis Forum Release Montreal - Ali Abbas Hasanie, Secretary of Overseas Pakistanis Forum in Canada, has appealed to the citizens of Karachi to exercise wisdom and prudence and show... (photo: AP / Shakil Adil)
Corruption in Pakistan Karachi Politics Mustafa Kamal Photos Wikipedia: Corruption in Pakistan

A woman casts her vote during general elections in Trnava, Slovakia, Saturday, March 5, 2016. Polls opened on Saturday in Slovakia's parliamentary election with the ruling party of Prime Minister Robert Fico campaigning on an anti-migrant ticket.

Taipei Times
Slovakian prime minister looks set to win third term
Slovakian started voting yesterday, likely to hand a third term to Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico, a left-wing nationalist whose vocal anti-immigration stance chimes with those of Hungarian... (photo: AP / Petr David Josek)
EU sanctions on Russia Photos Robert Fico Slovakia elections Wikipedia: Robert Fico

Riot police use teargas against people gathered in support of Turkey's largest-circulation newspaper Zaman at its headquarters in Istanbul, early Saturday, March 5, 2016.

Tampa Bay Online
EU pressured to take stance over Turkish media right erosion
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) The European Union is facing increasing pressure to speak out against the erosion of media freedom in Turkey following the forced take-over of the... (photo: AP)
Media Freedom Photos Turkey Media Wikipedia: Zaman (newspaper) Zaman Newspaper

former General and Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, arrived for his Inauguration at the eagle square in Abuja, Nigeria, Friday, May 29, 2015.

Al Jazeera
Muhammadu Buhari: I haven't failed' against Boko Haram
Nine months after he came to power, Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari received an official welcome from Qatar's Emir on Buhari's latest trip of many to boost Nigeria's... (photo: AP / Sunday Alamba)
Photos Wikipedia: Boko Haram Bokoharam Buhari Nigeria

Brasília - O presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva concede entrevista depois do almoço com o presidente da Namíbia, Hifikepunye Pohamba, no Palácio Itamaraty

Sydney Morning Herald
Brazil's Lula da Silva detained in corruption probe
Sao Paulo: Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, best known simply as 'Lula', has been briefly detained for questioning in... (photo: ABr / Jose Cruz)
Brazil Lula da Silva Petrobras Scandal Photos Wikipedia: Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

File - Karim Wasfi, center, the chief conductor and director of the Iraqi National Symphonic Orchestra, takes part in an anti-Iraqi government protest in Tahrir Square in Baghdad, Iraq, Friday, Aug. 7, 2015.

Press TV
Iraqis protest against widespread corruption
Thousands of Iraqis held demonstrations in major cities Friday to protest against widespread corruption and call for reforms. People gathered around the Green Zone... (photo: AP / Khalid Mohammed)
Human Rights Photos Wikipedia: Iraq Iraq Conflict Iraq Corruption

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton addresses the American Israel Public Affairs Committee Policy Conference in Washington, Monday, March 22, 2010.

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Some Think Clinton's 'Absolute' Promises Are Absolutely Wrong
Article by WN.com Correspondent Dallas Darling As usual, the American press failed to ask another leader to account for their statement. This time, according to political... (photo: AP / Cliff Owen)

Hillary Clinton Morning Joe MSNBC Photos Taking On Wall Street Wikipedia: Hillary Clinton presidential campaign, 2016

United Nations

	Egypt calls for concrete steps to end Israeli occupation Antara News
	Syrian Opposition Ready to Attend Geneva Peace Talks Voa News
	Syria ceasefire: '135 killed' in first week of truce Al Jazeera

Security Council

	Sudan`s President Al-Bashir invited as member of OIC Antara News
	North Korea ship impounded in Philippines as part of fresh sanctions CNN
	Libyan forces kill 7 suspected Daesh terrorists in Sabratha Press TV

NATO

	International force ready for Libya deployment as terror threat fears grow The Guardian
	Former US military adviser David Kilcullen says there would be no Isis without Iraq invasion The Independent
	EU mulls 'large-scale' migrant deportation scheme Tampa Bay Online

G8 Agenda

	Russia wants to keep contact with G8 nations Canoe
	Russia’s expulsion from G8 must be discussed: Cameron Khaleej Times
	Obama Administration pushing for exclusion of Russia from G8 The Examiner

Politics Headlines

N.Koreans Hoard Food Amid Crackdown on Markets

President's Standard presented to 18 Cavalry

Arun Jaitley urges states to reform or perish; investors do

In new robocall, Mitt Romney says ‘Donald Trump would lose t

Government proposals on Marine Protection fall short

PM Playing Verbal Semantics Over Northland Rail

Elections Worldwide

CPI(M) fields Jharna Das Baidya as candidate for RS poll

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Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton, left, and, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., argue a point during a Democratic presidential primary debate at the University of Michigan-Flint, Sunday, March 6, 2016, in Flint, Mich.

Clinton and Sanders clash in bad-tempered Democratic debate

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Republican presidential candidate, Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., shakes hands at a rally in Toa Baja, Puerto Rico, Saturday, March 5, 2016. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Rubio easily wins GOP primary in Puerto Rico

Should presidential candidates respond to questions from new Ohio
The Latest: Trump vows to boost Christian political power Tampa Bay Online
State health officials brief legislative staff on Zika virus Richmond Times Dispatch
Clinton Pledges to Never Let Trump Become President ABC News
Trump, Cruz, and Kasich Have High Hopes for Tuesday’s Primar New York Magazine
US appeals Taliban to join talks, cautions of increased viol Indian Express
Party’s over for wild Florida spring breakers Kansas City Star
The election and America's 'mental state' The Washington Times
City senators block Hogan liquor board nominees, demand repl Baltimore Sun
Government appeals against ruling in New York iPhone case Belfast Telegraph
US Vice President Biden begins Mideast tour in Abu Dhabi Topix
How does Phillies president Andy MacPhail feel about the off The Morning Call
US Appeals to Taliban to Join Talks, Warns of Increased Viol Voa News
Hillary Clinton defends intervention in Libya CBS News
Moody’s may downgrade several West Texas local governments b Houston Chronicle
BRIEFS General Assembly briefs Richmond Times Dispatch
Bill Clinton touts Hillary, bright future at Charlotte rally Business Journal
Sanders trumpets support for auto industry at Michigan ralli The Washington Post
Hillary Clinton eagerly eyes Trump as Bernie Sanders brushes The Washington Post
The Latest: Rubio robocall features Romney slams on Trump Tampa Bay Online

Women and children among Syrian refugees striking at the platform of Budapest Keleti railway station. Refugee crisis. Budapest, Hungary, Central Europe, 4 September 2015.

Refugees stranded in Greece await news of their fate

French president Francois Hollande, left, welcomes Crown Prince, First Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister of Interior of Saudi Arabia Muhammad bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz upon his arrival in Paris, Friday, March 4, 2016.

Report: Saudi crown prince receives France's top honor

File - Hassan Rouhani (centre), President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, speaking on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement, addresses the General Assembly’s high-level meeting on nuclear disarmament, 26 September, 2013.

Iran says Ankara and Tehran support Syrian cease-fire

Amid ongoing truce, Syrian opposition agrees to attend Genev Indian Express
Visa Liberalization for Turkey to Be Granted Only If 72 Cond Sputnik
Donald Trump presidency causes anxiety among European leader The Washington Times
European Virtual Console getting many first party classics t Pixel Dynamo
Slovakia in shock as black-clad far-right candidates march t Topix
EU, Turkey Agree on Details of Accord on Migrants Voa News
How the French Face Terror The New York Review of Books
EU, Turkey Agree on Principles of Joint Solution to Refugee Sputnik
EU, Turkey Agree on Plan With Ankara Taking Back All Illegal Sputnik
Tusk to Work Out New Migration Plan With Turkey by March 17- Sputnik
European Union and Turkey push to make a deal on the migrant The Los Angeles Times
France's prime minister says he understands Jews' fear U~T San Diego
EU Accused of Ignoring Human Rights in Turkey Voa News
People Unaware Who Washington D.C. Is Named For (Video) Opposing Views
Dispute over parties at historic Aldredge House on Swiss Ave The Dallas Morning News
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By Yanis Varoufakis Information Clearing House
Syrian opposition undecided over peace talks Dayton Daily News
Hungary seeks to cut rights of asylum-seekers Dayton Daily News
Turkey Wants EU Visa-Free Regime in Exchange for Tackling Mi Sputnik

Indonesian President Joko Widodo, center, speaks during the plenary session of the extraordinary Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) summit on Palestinian issues in Jakarta, Indonesia, Monday, March 7, 2016. (AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim, Pool)

Indonesia ready to contribute towards restoring Iran-Arab relations

Australia Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull announces his new cabinet during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015.

Aussie PM backs off deadline for same-sex plebiscite

Chinese President Xi Jinping, right, and Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou, left, meet at the Shangri-la Hotel on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015, in Singapore. The two leaders shook hands at the start of a historic meeting, marking the first top level contact between the formerly bitter Cold War foes since they split amid civil war 66 years ago. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)

Beijing not to permit Taiwan split from China: President Xi

Which Direction Is China Headed? Sputnik
Holiday let sign Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Black and white drawing of Mary Rogers Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Canberra should be test site for driverless cars, ACT Govern Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Global spotlight on CSIRO cuts as work culture turns toxic, Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Tower Holdings to update Queensland Government officials on Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Plea seeking MQM dissolution rejected Dawn
Nepal turns to bamboo to rebuild after devastating 2015 quak Indian Express
Indian Penal Change Indian Express
China’s northern megalopolis could see ‘significantly cleane South China Morning Post
Broadcasting body finds rampant violations by TV stations Jakarta Post
Afghanistan braces for bloody summer as Taliban reject peace The Washington Times
Tibetan official warns Hong Kong stars Faye Wong, Tony Leung South China Morning Post
No basis for substantial yuan depreciation China Daily
Do nothing Australia is a backslider in the Pacific Topix
Afghan president sees gains against extremists Topix
U.S. Calls On Taliban To Join Afghan Peace Talks Radio Free Europe
Maritime NZ buoyant among top five public sector agencies Scoop
Nepal turning to bamboo in rebuild Otago Daily Times
Union calls on ASIC to keep close eye on Clive Palmer's refi Australian Broadcasting Corporation

HE Mr. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of United Arab Emirates called on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 11-02-16

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed receives Joe Biden at Emirates Palace

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov make joint statements at the start of talks aimed at ridding Syria of chemical weapons in Geneva, Switzerland on September 12, 2013.

Lavrov, Kerry hail progress in Syrian ceasefire

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry walks with Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir on December 14, 2015, at the Quai d'Orsay - the French Foreign Ministry - in Paris, France, before a multinational meeting convened by French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius to discuss the future of Syria.

Saudi calls on Syria’s Assad to step down before transitional government

York faculty union signs anti-Israeli group's petition Toronto Sun
140,000-plus tell Airbnb to ditch Israeli listings in the We The Daily Dot
Kurds Should Give Territory Back to Local Government - State Sputnik
#dnaEdit: Iran’s parliamentary elections will give moderate DNA India
Government accuses ZTE of violating US sanctions on Iran CNTV
Discourse: Summit crucial to bring back focus to Palestine Jakarta Post
Militant attack in Tunisia may signal further spread of Isla The Los Angeles Times
Unity, boycott to aid Palestine Jakarta Post
New Zealanders stand in solidarity with the women of Syria Scoop
Move to divide Jerusalem unites people The Hindu
LISTEN – Breitbart’s Aaron Klein Stumps Anti-Israel Talk Rad Breitbart
War On Syria Information Clearing House
Biden vows US, allies will 'squeeze the heart' of Islamic St Stars and Stripes
Hariri and Karami discuss Tripoli development, elections Daily Star Lebanon
Al-Jamaa al-Islamiya aims for stronger party, ties after ele Daily Star Lebanon
White House says Israel's Netanyahu opted to cancel visit wi Reuters
Palestine needs international protection President Abbas Indonesia News
Can Turkey succeed where the EU has failed? Al Jazeera
Palestinians sue pro-Israel tycoons for $34.5bn Al Jazeera
An anti-government protest in the northwestern Syrian city o Daily Star Lebanon

Brazil's Chamber of Deputies President Eduardo Cunha attends a plenary session of the National

Brazilian congressional leader can face corruption charges, supreme court rules

Presidentes Lula e Evo Morales plantam árvores no Parque Ibero-Americano

Bolivia President Evo Morales believes estranged son is dead

Refinery in Cochabamba, Bolivia. Petrobras global operations extends over 27 countries (including Brazil). Those operations are more related to diplomatic trades than oil exploration, although the company has important fields in India, Turkey, Angola and Nigeria.

Peruvian president investigated in Brazil Petrobras probe

UPDATE 1-Colombia mines minister Gonzalez resigns over energ Topix
Chile's Small-scale Miners Battling to Stay Afloat Amid Copp Voa News
Once an institution, Venezuela bilingual publication succumb The Miami Herald
Prospect of Ouster Grows for Brazil President Wall Street Journal
Brazil's President Fights For Her Political Life NDTV
Peruvian tribe takes government officials hostage over oil s The Guardian
The Greatest Folksinger You've Never Heard Of Huffington Post
What Happened To Lula, The Most Honest Soul In Brazil? Huffington Post
Brazil’s leader slams rivals for triggering crisis Press TV
Colombia mines minister Gonzalez resigns over energy problem Reuters
Brazil's Rousseff blames political crisis on opponents Reuters
Liam Fox, here is the UK history our readers want to remind The Guardian
Cristina Fernandeza s re-emergence in murder scandal threate Topix
Brazil’s president faces toughest fight ever CNBC
Trump is 'most vulgar person' to ever seek presidency Topix
Bolivia to Create National Atomic Energy Agency For Cooperat Sputnik
minister Reuters
Former President Jimmy Carter no longer needs cancer treatme CNN
Brazil corruption scandal outrage spills onto street Taipei Times
If we get smarter, we won’t need so much power. Tell that to The Guardian

An estimated 9000 anti-war demonstrators gather in Chicago’s Grant Park on August 28, 1968, with the announced intention of marching on the site of the Democratic National Convention, the International Amphitheater.

Superdelegates Or Stupordelegates: What Katie Couric, Establishment Got Wrong

Presidential candidate Benin prime minister Lionel Zinsou, center, prior to casting his ballot during the election, in Cotonou, Benin, Sunday, March 6, 2016

Polls Open in Benin Presidential Elections

Canoes on the Volta lake in Ghana.The lake provides much needed water resource and electricity through the Akosombo dam for much of Ghana.

When tourism doesn’t get a mention

Tunisia bloodied: 53 dead in clashes near Libyan border Jakarta Post
Fracking And Fundamental Environmental Rights Before The Pen Huffington Post
Steinmeier Calls for Stabilization in Libya Amid Attack in T Sputnik
Energy Forbes
14 candidates running for Chad presidency Modern Ghana
The Retributive Incarceration of Oscar L�pez Rivera Huffington Post
Hillary Haunted by Libya Information Clearing House
US strikes hit Somalia training camp; drone report previewed NZ Herald
US strike kills 150-plus fighters at Somalia training camp NZ Herald
Obama to shed light on US drone strikes with casualty count Dayton Daily News
President Impressed With Sectors' Performance As 10th Cabine All Africa
President Sirleaf, National Security Council Review LNP-EPs All Africa
Brown Confident of Free, Fair Elections in 2017 All Africa
Ban Ki-Moon Holds Talks With Sadr's President, Polisario Fro All Africa
International Women's Day - Could President Koroma Speak On All Africa
U.S. Says Kills 150 Al-Shabaab Fighters In Somalia Huffington Post
Gambia @ 51 - NBR Celebrates, As Governor Highlights Preside Topix
Hillary Clinton, on her private server, wrote 104 emails the Topix
Presidential Election - South West Places Choice On Paul Biy All Africa
Algeria Reiterates Need for Peaceful Political Solution in L All Africa

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