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Parliament will meet for an extraordinary three-day session starting on Tuesday to discuss the government's version of an antigraft bill that sets up an ombudsman's office to investigate charges of corruption in the bureaucracy, including in the prime minister's office.

India Faces Endgame on Anticorruption Bill Paul Beckett 2011

Mr. Gayus has already become a colorful mascot for the system's critics; antigraft activists attend court hearings and demonstrations wearing paper masks of his face in the infamous wig-and-glasses getup.

Indonesian Superfly 2011

Officials at the Central Bank, including Mr. Fitrat, ignored warnings about widespread corruption at Kabul Bank from the country's intelligence service and the High Office of Oversight, an antigraft body, Mr. Nazari said.

Afghanistan Issues Arrest Warrant for Central Bank Chief Maria Abi-Habib 2011

Until now, though, putting Ms. Arroyo on trial and adding fresh impetus to his antigraft drive had appeared out of Mr. Aquino's reach.

Former Philippine President Charged With Electoral Fraud James Hookway 2011

A high-level investigative panel in Malaysia concluded the 2009 death of an opposition aide who was subject to harsh interrogation by antigraft officers was by suicide rather than homicide.

What's News— 2011

Officials at the Central Bank, including Mr. Fitrat, ignored warnings about widespread corruption at Kabul Bank from the country's intelligence service and the High Office of Oversight, an antigraft body, Mr. Nazari said.

Afghanistan Issues Arrest Warrant for Central Bank Chief Maria Abi-Habib 2011

In April, social activist Anna Hazare fasted for four days, before Prime Minister Manmohan Singh capitulated to his demand to enact antigraft legislation.

India's Government by Guru 2011

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Settlements Near In Bribery Case Kara Scannell 2010

On the same day, India's prime minister defended a police crackdown on a yogic antigraft demonstration, saying authorities were left with no choice.

Fed's Unease, Romney's Pass, China Surprise 2011

A social activist went on a hunger strike in April, followed by a yoga guru last month, both lobbying for stronger antigraft measures.

A Rudderless India 2011