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Turkey opens ‘terror’ trial of academics over peace petition

Istanbul - Arab Today

Turkey on Tuesday began the hugely controversial trial of a group of academics charged with terror offenses for signing a petition calling for peace in the Kurdish-dominated southeast. Over 1,120 Turkish and also foreign academics signed the petition which emerged in January 2016 calling for an end to the military’s crackdown on outlawed Kurdish rebels in the southeast that hadRead more

Elite Saudis arrested in anti-graft sweep to face trial

Riyadh - Arab Today

Dozens of high-profile Saudi political and business figures arrested in an anti-corruption sweep will face trial, the attorney general said Monday, after the biggest purge of the kingdom's elite in its modern history. Authorities hinted they could widen the crackdown after princes, ministers as well as billionaire tycoon Al-Waleed bin Talal were swept up in the weekend purge -- hoursRead more

Putin unveils monument to victims of political repression

Moscow - Arab Today

Russian President Vladimir Putin unveiled Monday the first national memorial to victims of Soviet-era political repression, but critics accused him of hypocrisy over a continuing crackdown on activists. "The Wall of Grief", a large bronze relief of human figures in central Moscow, opened following decades of efforts to create such a memorial starting under dictator Joseph Stalin's successor Nikita Khrushchev.Read more

Vietnam state oil magnate arrested in major fraud case

Hanoi - Arab Today

The deputy head of Vietnam's largest oil firm, state-run PetroVietnam, was arrested Friday as part of a massive fraud case involving dozens of bankers and businessmen, according to the government. The country is notorious for widespread corruption but in recent months has waged a crackdown on banking executives and government officials accused of graft, mismanagement or worse. The latest toRead more

Fes Police Arrest 29 for Drug Dealing, Mugging, Illegal Alcohol Sales

Rabat - Arab Today

In its latest crackdown on crime, the police in Fes arrested 29 people for various crimes including illegal drug dealing, The local authorities in Fes have made major strides recently in enforcing the law and reducing crime. The authorities in Fez have stepped up their methods, including broad sweeps of neighborhoods and the arrest of suspects involved in crimes suchRead more

Indian Government Bans 1000 and 500 Rupee Currency Notes

Delhi - Arab Today

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the 500 and 1,000 rupee banknotes will be withdrawn from the financial system overnight. The surprise move, announced on Tuesday night, is part of a crackdown on corruption and illegal cash holdings. Prime Minister Narendra said the move was aimed at curbing the negative impact of fake currency, black money, corruption and terrorismRead more

5 suicides killed in Punjab’s security raid

Islamabad - Arab Today

At least five terrorists have been killed during an exchange of fire with police in Pakistan's most populous province of Punjab. The clashes erupted on Saturday when police raided a site belonging to the terrorists in Punjab’s Gujranwala city, according to Pakistani channel Geo News. A manhunt has been launched to search for three other terror suspects who escaped theRead more

Filipino mayor among 10 dead in clash with anti-drug police

Makilala , Philippines - Arab Today

Two months ago, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte publicly read out the names of a town mayor and more than 150 other officials he accused of involvement in drug trafficking. On Friday, the mayor and nine of his men were killed in a clash with police, in the deadliest operation in Duterte’s anti-drug crackdown. Police estimate that more than 3,600 suspectedRead more

Pokemon’s a no-go on Bangkok’s roads

Bangkok - Arab Today

The hunters have become the hunted. Police in Bangkok announced a crackdown on Monday against Thai drivers playing Pokemon Go following complaints that the craze was bringing further gridlock to an already notoriously congested metropolis. The mobile app — which encourages users to hit the pavements in search of digital monsters — was made available in Thailand earlier this monthRead more

Philippine gaming ‘oligarch’ resigns after Duterte attack

Manila - Arab Today

The head of prominent Philippine online gaming firm Philweb Corp. resigned Thursday, a day after President Rodrigo Duterte threatened to “destroy” him and accused him of being an oligarch. Speaking to members of an election watchdog on Wednesday, Duterte called Roberto Ongpin an oligarch, saying the company’s chief got rich thanks to his close connections with four previous presidents, includingRead more