(November 16, 2004) The Palestinian Authority has approached American investigators to trace bank accounts, stocks, bonds and real estate owned by the late Yasser Arafat and his close relatives and aides, Arab News has learned.
Analysis: Storm brewing over Arafat’s money
(November 16, 2004) The question of Yasser Arafat’s enigmatic funds is now developing into a full-fledged storm, the consequences of which could have an impact on the war on terrorism and its outcome.
IMF would welcome early repayment of Russia’s debt
(November 15, 2004) Russia’s macroeconomic performance in recent years now allows it to begin repaying its debt early.
Italian firms in Lesotho dam corruption case
(November 14, 2004) Italy’s biggest construction company, Impregilo, was hauled before the Lesotho High Court this week as authorities launched their sixth corruption prosecution relating to the multibillion-dollar Lesotho Highlands Water Project.
Arafat’s millions: Hard to find, harder to claim
(November 14, 2004) In his four decades as Palestinian leader, Yasser Arafat ran a murky financial empire that includes far-flung Palestine Liberation Organization investments in airlines, banana plantations and high-tech companies, and money hidden across the globe.
Damming Belize
(November 12, 2004) Opposition against the Chalillo dam remains strong in Belize.
Damming Belize
(November 12, 2004) Opposition against the Chalillo dam remains strong in Belize.
Proposal to declare foreign debt incurred by military regime odious
(November 11, 2004) Legislation contesting the legitimacy of Argentine foreign debt contracted during seven years of military rule will be debated next week by the National Congress of Argentina.
Authoritarianism and Corruption: Venezuela’s case
(November 11, 2004) In Venezuela, President Chávez already has far too much political power, checks and balances do no exist and he is the only one who decides how money will be used: analyst.
Senators accuse Annan of impeding investigation
(November 11, 2004) Leaders of a U.S. subcommittee investigating allegations of fraud in the oil-for-food program in Iraq have accused the United Nations secretary general, Kofi Annan, of obstructing their inquiry.
The mystery of Arafat’s money
(November 11, 2004) During his years as head of the Palestinian Liberation Organisation, experts say, large amounts of money donated, or raised through business and taxes, were paid directly into accounts in Mr Arafat’s own name.
Narmada River Valley, India
(November 10, 2004) The struggle of people affected by the Sardar Sarovar mega-dam project in the Narmada River Valley continues.
Argentina debt swap sets stage for big legal battle
(November 10, 2004) Argentina’s $US100 billion debt restructuring will not only be the biggest and most contested in modern history. It is also likely to unleash a legal battle without precedents between a state and its creditors.
Riggs National subject of investigation
(November 9, 2004) Riggs National Corp., the parent of Riggs Bank, disclosed Tuesday that both the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia and the Department of Justice are conducting an investigation into the bank holding company.
High tension in Sichuan dam standoff
(November 8, 2004) Troops with steel helmets and machine guns have moved in to the Hanyuan county seat in Sichuan province as tensions run high in the Pubugou dam conflict, according to Chinese-language Hong Kong newspaper reports today.
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