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Republished from Reuters http://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-gsk-corruption-idUKBREA3F16H20140416 The GlaxoSmithKline logo is seen at the entrance of a building in Luxembourg, September 10, 2013. Picture taken September 10, 2013 REUTERS/YVES HERMAN GlaxoSmithKline (GSK.L), Britain’s biggest drugmaker, said on Wednesday it was investigating allegations of … Continue reading
Republished from the Nation: http://www.stephenglain.com/articles/letter-from-jordan-kingdom-of-corruption Poetry as political manifesto has a long history in the Arab world. The Prophet Mohammed frequently won over converts to Islam with elegant recitals. Caliphs often deployed serrated verses from their court poet to undermine … Continue reading
Republished from the Guardian: http://www.theguardian.com/world/2011/feb/15/bedouin-accuse-jordan-queen-corruption In an unprecedented move the leaders of Jordan’s main Bedouin tribes have published an open letter addressed to King Abdullah II accusing his wife, Queen Rania, of corruption. The text, released on 5 February, is … Continue reading