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Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, accused of offering the U.S. Senate seat vacated by President-elect Barack Obama to the highest bidder, says he's "done nothing wrong."

Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich refuses to resign despite accusations based on wire-tapped conversations suggesting that he attempted to sell Barack Obama's Senate seat

On January 4 Ghana held a peaceful, democratic election. In April, 2009 South Africa is due to go to the polls, but circumstances will probably be very different.

The Illinois House voted to impeach Gov. Rod Blagojevich, who had been arrested a month earlier on federal corruption charges.

Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich has been taken into custody by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, on chargss of alleged pay-for-play and corruption.

Oprah Winfrey is the latest participant in Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's alleged pay-to-play political scheme that could cost him his elected office.

Governor Rod Blagojevich is facing federal charges in what is becoming a too common sign of corruption and business as usual in the State of Illinois.

Jacob Zuma's most recent attempt to nullify his prosecution was unsuccessful as the Constitutional Court ruled Thursday July 31 2008. Zuma will turn to the High Court.

Divisions among the Thai military junta are emerging. Is this a response to the threat of future jail sentences? Is it to prevent an election? Rumour says so.

The embattled Governor of Illinois Rod Blagojevich, has vowed to fight corruption charges leveled against him in series of complaints that date back to 2002.

Bollywood film maker Mahesh Bhatt has got together with Pakistan based film company Skies Unlimited to make a feature film based on the life of Benazir Bhutto.

France's judicial system is to be overhauled by president Sarkozy as he plans to scrap the controversial juge d'instruction (examining judge) role.

Newly elected ANC President, Jacob Zuma is highly likely to become SA's next president. Will he be able to shake new corruption charges and carry on Mandela's legacy?

Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich was arrested on federal corruption charges after trying to personally profit by filling President-elect Barack Obama's vacant Senate seat.

Despite being under federal indictment for attempted bribery, Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, known as "Blago," acted in the influence peddling tradition of his state.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper has named 18 new senators. Two: Patrick Brazeau, and Mike Duffy already face controversy.

Whether it was quitting a big job, having/hiding extramarital affairs or flaunting lobbying/ethics rules, 2009 was the year of political misdeeds and disappointments.

The 2008 U.S. Senate elections could significantly change the way business is done in Washington regardless of who is elected president this year.

A little-known Republican slips past the New Orleans incumbent to become the first Vietnamese-American in Congress. But can he survive in the black Democratic stronghold?

Despite past controversies, President Zuma is immensely popular in the country and has the power to create real change.

Although a leader in oil and gas exports, Russia may be on the verge of a trade bust.

Roland Burris the person embattled Govenor of Illinois Rod Blagojevich (D) picked to fill the vacant U.S. Senate seat is highly competent and qualified for the position.

The takeover of Manchester City by former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra draws closer with the former England coach, Sven Goran Eriksson, to be appointed manager.

Benazir Buttho is back home and the people of Pakistan are waiting for a General Election to put their favorite daughter back into power.

The arrest of Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich has created a chorus of officials calling for his resignation. The Governor has vowed to fight.

The ideal of an African Renaissance was introduced in the late nineties. However, the ideal was eroded by corruption, moral decay and a lack of skills.

The corrupt politician William Macy Tweed cast a corrupt shadow over New York during the mid-1800s.

US private military contractor Blackwater is said to be at the heart of Pakistan's ongoing war. The target it seems may not be the Taliban but Pakistan's nuclear arsenal.

Bernard Kerik had a spectacular rise, from detective to commissioner of the nation's largest police force to nominee for Homeland Security secretary in only 15 years.