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How did the investigation start? Police began to look into party finances after four businessmen nominated for peerages in 2005 were blocked by the House of Lords Appointments Commission. The body was concerned that the men had recently handed over large amounts of cash to the ruling Labour Party. A...
During the NFL playoff game at the New Orleans Superdome, Fox's camera zoomed in on a cheering blond woman in the crowd. She had black patches under her eyes (the kind football players wear for the glare) and sported a black T-shirt with "F--- Da Eagles" printed on...
Boesky may have been involved in the takeover fight, but his role is unclear. He is rumored to have held $100 million worth of stock in Distillers, and at one point he talked to representatives of the Argyll Group about what he could do to help their efforts. More intriguing...
With the election now delayed indefinitely, there is some hope that the standoff can be resolved. A new electoral commission and voter roll should placate the Awami League and, so long as the BNP does not in turn boycott a fresh ballot, fair elections are a real possibility. But Bangladesh...
"What's Toxic in Toyland" [Dec. 11] included misleading information about substances that make plastic toys and other children's products soft (phthalates) and shatterproof (bisphenol A., or BPA). Phthalates have been used in consumer products for more than 50 years. During that time, no reliable research has ever found...