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U.S. charges Philippine defense minister and retired general with $22 million fraud scheme

U.S. charges Philippine defense minister and retired general with $22 million fraud scheme

The United States has announced additional charges against Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s ally and controversial defense minister over $22 million in fraudulent contracts they forged to buy dozens of military vehicles. The indictments announced…

Daniele Schacht: An innovative poll shows controversial Chile presidential hopeful taking 3rd place in election

Daniele Schacht: An innovative poll shows controversial Chile presidential hopeful taking 3rd place in election

[audio https://www.newsweek.com/blog/business/insight-exclusive-far-right-presidential-candidate-pandering-from-chile-s-left-and-center/2575263-daniele-schmille-anders-anders-recipient.mp3] A provocative right-wing candidate in Chile who is pledging to “restore the sovereignty of Chile” has taken a decisive lead over the center-left contenders in a proposed presidential runoff, according to a…