Abuse of Power

The Union Minister for Urban Development, Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation and Information & Broadcasting, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu addressing at the release of the Updated Earthquake Hazard Zoning Maps, in New Delhi on September 20, 2016

Vice President Naidu addresses the nation on the eve of Independence Day
Merinews While greeting the people of India on the eve of Independence Day, in a message, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu called upon the citizens to strive towards building a new India by eliminating poverty,... (photo: PIB of India)

The Security Council held an emergency meeting to consider the missile test, of possible intercontinental range, conducted by the Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea (DPRK) on 4 July 2017, Vladimir K. Safronkov, Deputy Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the UN, addresses the Council

‘Don’t you look away from me!’: 3 huge diplomatic scandals involving Russia
RBTH American President Donald Trump thanked Russia on Aug. 10 for sending away 755 diplomats working in the U.S. embassy and consulates, in response to the new sanctions imposed on Moscow by Washington. |... (photo: UN / Eskinder Debebe)

U.S. Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Nikki Haley meets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his office in Jerusalem, June 7, 2017

Does It Really Matter If Netanyahu Ends Up Behind Bars?
CounterPunch “,” was the way Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu characterized the decision of his former chief of staff, Ari Harow, to become a state witness. The following day, the prime minister’s p... (photo: Creative Commons / U.S. Embassy Tel Aviv)

FILE - In this Thursday, July 21, 2016 file photo, British Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn walks with supporters as he arrives for a press conference to launch his bid to retain the leadership of the party in London.

Jeremy Corbyn refuses to condemn Venezuelan president after UN allegations
This is Money Jeremy Corbyn has said he takes “very seriously” UN allegations of human rights violations by security forces and pro-government armed groups in Venezuela, but again declined to directly condemn p... (photo: AP / Matt Dunham)

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Indian prime minister Narendra Modi speaks during a centenary celebrations of Gandhi Ashram or Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmadabad, India, Thursday, June 29, 2017.

What should Modi’s Independence Day speech say, people suggest
The Hindu Prime Minister Narendra Modi is being poured with suggestions on topics to be covered in his Independence Day speech. Just like 2015, this year to Mr. Modi sought the peo... (photo: AP / Ajit Solanki)

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks in the Rose Garden at the White House as President Donald Trump listens, Monday, June 26, 2017, in Washington.

Modi calls for ending corruption, poverty as Parliament recalls 'Quit India'
Sify New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday called for accelerated efforts to rid the country of corruption, poverty, illiteracy and malnutrition as parliamentar... (photo: AP / Alex Brandon)

France's President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech during a celebration marking the first anniversary of the killing of French Catholic priest Jacques Hamel

France passes law to clean up politics after fake job scandals
DNA India France's parliament overwhelmingly backed a new law today to clean up politics, a campaign promise of President Emmanuel Macron following a string of scandals. | A total ... (photo: AP / Thibault Camus)

‘Why even fight?’ Duterte threatens drug lord politicians with airstrikes
Russia Today Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has threatened to unleash the full might of the military against the private militias of corrupt politicians, including sending in fi... (photo: AP / Wong Maye-E)

Centrist candidate Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte leave after casting their vote in the first round of the French presidential election, in le Touquet, northern France, Sunday April 23, 2017.

French backtrack on First Lady role for Macron's wife
Irish Independent Brigitte Macron, wife of French President Emmanuel Macron, will not officially be France's First Lady, according to government officials and reports. | The decision flies... (photo: AP / Christophe Ena)

H.E. Mr. Uhuru Kenyatta, President of the Republic of Kenya at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 11-01-17

Kenyan president leads challenger in partial vote results
Times Free Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) - Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta led challenger Raila Odinga by a significant margin in partial election results, Kenya's election commission said We... (photo: RB PHOTO)

In this Thursday, May 18, 2017 photo, Brazil's President Michel Temer says he will fight allegations that he endorsed the paying of hush money to an ex-lawmaker jailed for corruption, during a national address at the Planalto presidential palace in Brasilia, Brazil.

Brazil’s president accuses chief prosecutor of bias
Wtop SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilian President Michel Temer’s defense team is accusing the attorney general of bias and asking the country’s highest court to remove h... (photo: AP / Ricardo Botelho)

Iraqi Federal police deploy after regaining control of the town of Abu Saif, west of Mosul, Iraq, Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017.

Islamic State’s next move could be underground criminal networks
The Washington Post A member loyal to the Islamic State waves the group’s flag in the Syrian city of Raqqa in 2014. (Reuters) | After months of fierce ground war, Iraqi Prime Minister... (photo: AP / Khalid Mohammed)

South Africa's president faces crucial no confidence vote
Yahoo Daily News JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa's parliament is preparing to vote on a motion of no confidence in embattled South African President Jacob Zuma. If the motion succeeds,... (photo: Russian Presidential Press and Information Office)