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Target oligarchs 'enablers' says anti-corruption campaigner
Target oligarchs 'enablers' says anti-corruption campaigner

Anti-corruption activist Bill Browder, who campaigned for laws against Russian human rights abusers around the world, on Wednesday called for Western governments to go beyond sanctioning pro-Kremlin oligarchs over the invasion of Ukraine.

March 02, 2022

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Ghosn aide Kelly faces verdict in Nissan trial
Ghosn aide Kelly faces verdict in Nissan trial

Former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn remains at large in Lebanon, but on Thursday, his aide Greg Kelly will learn his fate in a Tokyo courtroom after a nearly 18-month trial.

March 02, 2022

Dortmund cancel Schroeder's membership over Russia links
Dortmund cancel Schroeder's membership over Russia links

Bundesliga football club Borussia Dortmund said Wednesday they have withdrawn honorary membership from Germany's former Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder because of his links to Russia.

March 02, 2022

G7 looks to stop cryptoassets use as Russia sanctions dodge
G7 looks to stop cryptoassets use as Russia sanctions dodge

The Group of Seven industrialised nations are examining ways to stop individuals or companies targeted by Western sanctions over Russia's invasion of Ukraine using cryptocurrencies to dodge the punitive measures, Germany's finance minister said Wednesday.

March 02, 2022

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Army of cyber hackers rise up to back Ukraine
Army of cyber hackers rise up to back Ukraine

An army of volunteer hackers is rising up in cyberspace to defend Ukraine, though internet specialists are calling on geeks and other "hacktivists" to stay out of a potentially very dangerous computer war.

March 02, 2022

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Ceasefire talks mooted after Russia shells Ukrainian cities
Ceasefire talks mooted after Russia shells Ukrainian cities

Russia on Wednesday mooted the possibility of ceasefire talks with Ukraine after Russian forces shelled several Ukrainian cities and troops battled in the streets of Kharkiv.

March 02, 2022