Corruption

How 'Misinvoicing' Masks Foreign Resource Exploitation in Africa

Leonce Ndikumana of the Political Economy Research Institute explains why as much as 67% of exports in some countries are simply not registered in trade data.

January 10, 2017
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Israeli diplomat caught on camera plotting to 'take down' UK MPs

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Shai Masot is recorded discussing how to discredit MPs in comments described by Israeli embassy as ‘unacceptable’

January 10, 2017
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Trump Treasury Pick Steven Mnuchin's Bank OneWest Accused of Widespread Misconduct

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Trump’s pick for treasury secretary, Steven Mnuchin, faces scrutiny for his role at OneWest, a bank which has been called a "foreclosure machine" that profited from the collapse of the housing market.

January 4, 2017
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Money & Science: How Do We Ensure Research Isn’t Being Influenced by Outside Factors?

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In a computer simulation, lab groups received greater rewards for publishing findings deemed ‘novel.' Over time, effort decreased and the rate of false discoveries rose. If we want to ensure the credibility and integrity of scientific research and study, institutions must focus on science that is meaningful and reproducible.

December 24, 2016
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Category: Science

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10 Times The U.S. “Hacked” Foreign Elections and Democracies

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Over a month after the conclusion of the 2016 presidential election, politicians, and unnamed sources quoted in various media outlets continue to raise the spectre of Russian interference in the elections.

December 23, 2016
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Flint: As 2 Unelected Emergency Managers Are Charged over Water Poisoning, Will Gov. Snyder Be Next?

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Michigan’s attorney general has filed criminal charges against four officials over the Flint water contamination crisis. Among those charged Tuesday are two of the city’s former unelected emergency managers, Darnell Earley and

December 21, 2016
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Category: Environment

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