UK: Mass Arrests as Hundreds Rally Against Palestine Action Ban in London 2

Nearly 900 people were arrested in London’s Parliament Square on Saturday, September 6 for supporting the banned activist group Palestine Action. Police said 857 were detained under the Terrorism Act and 33 for public order offenses, though campaigners insisted the rally was largely peaceful. Human rights groups condemned the arrests as misuse of terrorism laws, while the government defended its stance.

UK: Mass Arrests as Hundreds Rally Against Palestine Action Ban in London

Nearly 900 people were arrested in London’s Parliament Square on Saturday, September 6 for supporting the banned activist group Palestine Action. Police said 857 were detained under the Terrorism Act and 33 for public order offenses, though campaigners insisted the rally was largely peaceful. Human rights groups condemned the arrests as misuse of terrorism laws, while the government defended its stance.

Former Sri Lankan President Wickremesinghe Arrested - Colombo

Former Sri Lankan President Wickremesinghe Arrested - Colombo

Former Sri Lankan president Ranil Wickremesinghe is arrested in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Aug. 22, 2025. Wickremesinghe was arrested on Friday by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) over alleged misuse of state funds, state media reported. Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Former minister and Riigikogu member Kalle Laanet

Former minister and Riigikogu member Kalle Laanet

22.05.2025, Tallinn. The Riigikogu voted in favor of the chancellor of justice's proposal to lift the parliamentary immunity of Kalle Laanet and allow court proceedings regarding misuse of expenses benefits against him to continue. Photo Tairo Lutter, Postimees

Former minister and Riigikogu member Kalle Laanet

Former minister and Riigikogu member Kalle Laanet

22.05.2025, Tallinn. The Riigikogu voted in favor of the chancellor of justice's proposal to lift the parliamentary immunity of Kalle Laanet and allow court proceedings regarding misuse of expenses benefits against him to continue. Photo Tairo Lutter, Postimees

Former minister and Riigikogu member Kalle Laanet

Former minister and Riigikogu member Kalle Laanet

22.05.2025, Tallinn. The Riigikogu voted in favor of the chancellor of justice's proposal to lift the parliamentary immunity of Kalle Laanet and allow court proceedings regarding misuse of expenses benefits against him to continue. Photo Tairo Lutter, Postimees

Former minister and Riigikogu member Kalle Laanet

Former minister and Riigikogu member Kalle Laanet

22.05.2025, Tallinn. The Riigikogu voted in favor of the chancellor of justice's proposal to lift the parliamentary immunity of Kalle Laanet and allow court proceedings regarding misuse of expenses benefits against him to continue. Photo Tairo Lutter, Postimees

Former minister and Riigikogu member Kalle Laanet

Former minister and Riigikogu member Kalle Laanet

22.05.2025, Tallinn. The Riigikogu voted in favor of the chancellor of justice's proposal to lift the parliamentary immunity of Kalle Laanet and allow court proceedings regarding misuse of expenses benefits against him to continue. Photo Tairo Lutter, Postimees

African officials gather in Nairobi to combat illegal arms trade

STORY: African officials gather in Nairobi to combat illegal arms trade SHOOTING TIME: March 5, 2024 DATELINE: March 7, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the forum in Nairobi STORYLINE: Sub-Saharan African countries are committed to halting the flow of small and light weapons due to the threat they pose to peace, stability and long-term growth, officials said Monday at a forum in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital. The officials attending a two-day regional preparatory meeting decried the movement of these weapons across borders, fueling terrorism, armed insurgencies and wildlife crimes. Raymond Omollo, principal secretary for the State Department of Internal Security and National Administration of Kenya, said that the proliferation and misuse of small and light weapons pose an existential threat to Africa's peace, cohesion and stability. "Small and light weapons continue to wreak havoc in communities, fuel conflicts, undermine peace and stability, and hind

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(231215) -- BEIJING. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Tesla car runs in San Mateo County, California, the United States, Dec. 13, 2023. Tesla said on Wednesday the company is recalling more than 2 million of its vehicles over autopilot safety issues after an investigation found its autopilot safety system was "not sufficient to prevent driver misuse." (Photo by Li Jianguo/Xinhua)

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-JOE BIDEN-IMPEACHMENT

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-JOE BIDEN-IMPEACHMENT

(231214) -- WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden, speaks during a news conference outside the Capitol in Washington, D.C., the United States, Dec. 13, 2023. U.S. House Republicans on Wednesday voted to authorize impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, in a 221-212 vote along party lines. As of now, no substantiated evidence has surfaced to demonstrate that Joe Biden, in his current or past official capacities, engaged in the misuse of his position or accepted illicit payments. However, ethical concerns have been raised regarding the international business dealings of the Biden family. (Photo by Aaron Schwartz/Xinhua)

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-JOE BIDEN-IMPEACHMENT

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-JOE BIDEN-IMPEACHMENT

(231214) -- WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden, is seen after a news conference outside the Capitol in Washington, D.C., the United States, Dec. 13, 2023. U.S. House Republicans on Wednesday voted to authorize impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, in a 221-212 vote along party lines. As of now, no substantiated evidence has surfaced to demonstrate that Joe Biden, in his current or past official capacities, engaged in the misuse of his position or accepted illicit payments. However, ethical concerns have been raised regarding the international business dealings of the Biden family. (Photo by Aaron Schwartz/Xinhua)

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-JOE BIDEN-IMPEACHMENT

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-JOE BIDEN-IMPEACHMENT

(231214) -- WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden, speaks during a news conference outside the Capitol in Washington, D.C., the United States, Dec. 13, 2023. U.S. House Republicans on Wednesday voted to authorize impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, in a 221-212 vote along party lines. As of now, no substantiated evidence has surfaced to demonstrate that Joe Biden, in his current or past official capacities, engaged in the misuse of his position or accepted illicit payments. However, ethical concerns have been raised regarding the international business dealings of the Biden family. (Photo by Aaron Schwartz/Xinhua)

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-JOE BIDEN-IMPEACHMENT

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-JOE BIDEN-IMPEACHMENT

(231214) -- WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden, speaks during a news conference outside the Capitol in Washington, D.C., the United States, Dec. 13, 2023. U.S. House Republicans on Wednesday voted to authorize impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, in a 221-212 vote along party lines. As of now, no substantiated evidence has surfaced to demonstrate that Joe Biden, in his current or past official capacities, engaged in the misuse of his position or accepted illicit payments. However, ethical concerns have been raised regarding the international business dealings of the Biden family. (Photo by Aaron Schwartz/Xinhua)

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-JOE BIDEN-IMPEACHMENT

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-JOE BIDEN-IMPEACHMENT

(231214) -- WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden, speaks during a news conference outside the Capitol in Washington, D.C., the United States, Dec. 13, 2023. U.S. House Republicans on Wednesday voted to authorize impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, in a 221-212 vote along party lines. As of now, no substantiated evidence has surfaced to demonstrate that Joe Biden, in his current or past official capacities, engaged in the misuse of his position or accepted illicit payments. However, ethical concerns have been raised regarding the international business dealings of the Biden family. (Photo by Aaron Schwartz/Xinhua)

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-JOE BIDEN-IMPEACHMENT

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-JOE BIDEN-IMPEACHMENT

(231214) -- WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden, is seen during a news conference outside the Capitol in Washington, D.C., the United States, Dec. 13, 2023. U.S. House Republicans on Wednesday voted to authorize impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, in a 221-212 vote along party lines. As of now, no substantiated evidence has surfaced to demonstrate that Joe Biden, in his current or past official capacities, engaged in the misuse of his position or accepted illicit payments. However, ethical concerns have been raised regarding the international business dealings of the Biden family. (Photo by Aaron Schwartz/Xinhua)

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-JOE BIDEN-IMPEACHMENT

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-JOE BIDEN-IMPEACHMENT

(231214) -- WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden, attends a news conference outside the Capitol in Washington, D.C., the United States, Dec. 13, 2023. U.S. House Republicans on Wednesday voted to authorize impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, in a 221-212 vote along party lines. As of now, no substantiated evidence has surfaced to demonstrate that Joe Biden, in his current or past official capacities, engaged in the misuse of his position or accepted illicit payments. However, ethical concerns have been raised regarding the international business dealings of the Biden family. (Photo by Aaron Schwartz/Xinhua)

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-JOE BIDEN-IMPEACHMENT

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-JOE BIDEN-IMPEACHMENT

(231214) -- WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden, is seen after a news conference outside the Capitol in Washington, D.C., the United States, Dec. 13, 2023. U.S. House Republicans on Wednesday voted to authorize impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, in a 221-212 vote along party lines. As of now, no substantiated evidence has surfaced to demonstrate that Joe Biden, in his current or past official capacities, engaged in the misuse of his position or accepted illicit payments. However, ethical concerns have been raised regarding the international business dealings of the Biden family. (Photo by Aaron Schwartz/Xinhua)

U.S.-SAN MATEO-TESLA-RECALL

U.S.-SAN MATEO-TESLA-RECALL

(231214) -- SAN MATEO, Dec. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Tesla car runs in San Mateo County, California, the United States, Dec. 13, 2023. Tesla said on Wednesday the company is recalling more than 2 million of its vehicles over autopilot safety issues after an investigation found its autopilot safety system was "not sufficient to prevent driver misuse." "In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, the prominence and scope of the feature's controls may not be sufficient to prevent driver misuse," the recall notice said. The recall includes the 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2023 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y, nearly all its cars on the road in the United States equipped with Autosteer, a feature of "traffic-aware cruise control." (Photo by Li Jianguo/Xinhua)

U.S.-SAN MATEO-TESLA-RECALL

U.S.-SAN MATEO-TESLA-RECALL

(231214) -- SAN MATEO, Dec. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Tesla car is charged at a parking lot in San Mateo County, California, the United States, Dec. 13, 2023. Tesla said on Wednesday the company is recalling more than 2 million of its vehicles over autopilot safety issues after an investigation found its autopilot safety system was "not sufficient to prevent driver misuse." "In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, the prominence and scope of the feature's controls may not be sufficient to prevent driver misuse," the recall notice said. The recall includes the 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2023 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y, nearly all its cars on the road in the United States equipped with Autosteer, a feature of "traffic-aware cruise control." (Photo by Li Jianguo/Xinhua)

Egypt's central bank eases restrictions on credit card use abroad

STORY: Egypt's central bank eases restrictions on credit card use abroad DATELINE: Oct. 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:08 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Central Bank of Egypt 2. various of counting the banknotes 3. various of an Egyptian airport STORYLINE: The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) announced on Thursday measures to ease the restrictions on credit card usage abroad, allowing clients to use their cards without limits on hard currency withdrawals abroad. The CBE explained the action comes in response to the complaints of clients on the limits of hard currency withdrawals before traveling abroad. In a bid to hedge against the severe hard currency shortage in the local market, on Oct. 17, the CBE set restrictions to limit credit card use for transactions in foreign currencies abroad amid concerns of misuse. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Cairo. (XHTV)

Illustration - Pharmacy - Briancon

Illustration - Pharmacy - Briancon

Boxes of Ozempic, the Medicines Safety Agency has warned of the misuse of this drug, normally prescribed against diabetes, but used as an appetite suppressant, illustration of a pharmacy, France on October 25, 2023. Photo by Thibaut Durand/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Pharmacy - Briancon

Illustration - Pharmacy - Briancon

Boxes of Ozempic, the Medicines Safety Agency has warned of the misuse of this drug, normally prescribed against diabetes, but used as an appetite suppressant, illustration of a pharmacy, France on October 25, 2023. Photo by Thibaut Durand/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Pharmacy - Briancon

Illustration - Pharmacy - Briancon

Boxes of Ozempic, the Medicines Safety Agency has warned of the misuse of this drug, normally prescribed against diabetes, but used as an appetite suppressant, illustration of a pharmacy, France on October 25, 2023. Photo by Thibaut Durand/ABACAPRESS.COM

Expenses benefits misuse scandal of Kalle Grünthal

Expenses benefits misuse scandal of Kalle Grünthal

23.10.2023. Tallinn. The National Criminal Police initiated criminal proceedings to investigate the use of fuel cards by Kalle Grünthal. He quit his party EKRE but has remained in the Parliament. On the photo Grünthal appearing before the Anti-Corruption Select Committee. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees

Expenses benefits misuse scandal of Kalle Grünthal

Expenses benefits misuse scandal of Kalle Grünthal

23.10.2023. Tallinn. The National Criminal Police initiated criminal proceedings to investigate the use of fuel cards by Kalle Grünthal. He quit his party EKRE but has remained in the Parliament. On the photo Grünthal appearing before the Anti-Corruption Select Committee. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees

Expenses benefits misuse scandal of Kalle Grünthal

Expenses benefits misuse scandal of Kalle Grünthal

23.10.2023. Tallinn. The National Criminal Police initiated criminal proceedings to investigate the use of fuel cards by Kalle Grünthal. He quit his party EKRE but has remained in the Parliament. On the photo Grünthal appearing before the Anti-Corruption Select Committee. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees

Expenses benefits misuse scandal of Kalle Grünthal

Expenses benefits misuse scandal of Kalle Grünthal

23.10.2023. Tallinn. The National Criminal Police initiated criminal proceedings to investigate the use of fuel cards by Kalle Grünthal. He quit his party EKRE but has remained in the Parliament. Grünthal has recently also faced criticism regarding suspicions of the misuse of expense allowances. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees

Expenses benefits misuse scandal of Kalle Grünthal

Expenses benefits misuse scandal of Kalle Grünthal

23.10.2023. Tallinn. The National Criminal Police initiated criminal proceedings to investigate the use of fuel cards by Kalle Grünthal. He quit his party EKRE but has remained in the Parliament. Grünthal has recently also faced criticism regarding suspicions of the misuse of expense allowances. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees

Expenses benefits misuse scandal of Kalle Grünthal

Expenses benefits misuse scandal of Kalle Grünthal

23.10.2023. Tallinn. The National Criminal Police initiated criminal proceedings to investigate the use of fuel cards by Kalle Grünthal. He quit his party EKRE but has remained in the Parliament. On the photo Grünthal appearing before the Anti-Corruption Select Committee. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees

Expenses benefits misuse scandal of Kalle Grünthal

Expenses benefits misuse scandal of Kalle Grünthal

23.10.2023. Tallinn. The National Criminal Police initiated criminal proceedings to investigate the use of fuel cards by Kalle Grünthal. He quit his party EKRE but has remained in the Parliament. On the photo Grünthal appearing before the Anti-Corruption Select Committee. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees

Expenses benefits misuse scandal of Kalle Grünthal

Expenses benefits misuse scandal of Kalle Grünthal

23.10.2023. Tallinn. The National Criminal Police initiated criminal proceedings to investigate the use of fuel cards by Kalle Grünthal. He quit his party EKRE but has remained in the Parliament. On the photo Grünthal appearing before the Anti-Corruption Select Committee. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees

Expenses benefits misuse scandal of Kalle Grünthal

Expenses benefits misuse scandal of Kalle Grünthal

23.10.2023. Tallinn. The National Criminal Police initiated criminal proceedings to investigate the use of fuel cards by Kalle Grünthal. He quit his party EKRE but has remained in the Parliament. Grünthal has recently also faced criticism regarding suspicions of the misuse of expense allowances. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees

Expenses benefits misuse scandal of Kalle Grünthal

Expenses benefits misuse scandal of Kalle Grünthal

23.10.2023. Tallinn. The National Criminal Police initiated criminal proceedings to investigate the use of fuel cards by Kalle Grünthal. He quit his party EKRE but has remained in the Parliament. On the photo Grünthal appearing before the Anti-Corruption Select Committee. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees

Expenses benefits misuse scandal of Kalle Grünthal

Expenses benefits misuse scandal of Kalle Grünthal

23.10.2023. Tallinn. The National Criminal Police initiated criminal proceedings to investigate the use of fuel cards by Kalle Grünthal. He quit his party EKRE but has remained in the Parliament. On the photo Grünthal appearing before the Anti-Corruption Select Committee. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees

Expenses benefits misuse scandal of Kalle Grünthal

Expenses benefits misuse scandal of Kalle Grünthal

23.10.2023. Tallinn. The National Criminal Police initiated criminal proceedings to investigate the use of fuel cards by Kalle Grünthal. He quit his party EKRE but has remained in the Parliament. On the photo Grünthal appearing before the Anti-Corruption Select Committee. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees

New Japan LDP leadership

New Japan LDP leadership

Yuko Obuchi, new election strategy chief of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, apologizes during a press conference in Tokyo on Sept. 13, 2023, for a past scandal over misuse of political funds that led to her stepping down from a ministerial post in 2014.

Carlos Ghosn Targeted By A Second International Arrest Warrant

Carlos Ghosn Targeted By A Second International Arrest Warrant

File photo dated October 22, 2020 of Former Renault Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn poses at hotel Albergo in Beirut, Lebanon. - Carlos Ghosn targeted by a second international arrest warrant after he did not appear for his summons for his possible indictment on May 19, 2022. The former boss of Renault-Nissan, who has lived in Lebanon since his escape of Japan in December 2019, was already targeted by an international arrest warrant issued in April 2022. He is notably prosecuted for misuse of corporate assets and money laundering in an organized gang. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Carlos Ghosn Targeted By A Second International Arrest Warrant

Carlos Ghosn Targeted By A Second International Arrest Warrant

File photo dated October 22, 2020 of Former Renault Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn poses at hotel Albergo in Beirut, Lebanon. - Carlos Ghosn targeted by a second international arrest warrant after he did not appear for his summons for his possible indictment on May 19, 2022. The former boss of Renault-Nissan, who has lived in Lebanon since his escape of Japan in December 2019, was already targeted by an international arrest warrant issued in April 2022. He is notably prosecuted for misuse of corporate assets and money laundering in an organized gang. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Carlos Ghosn Targeted By A Second International Arrest Warrant

Carlos Ghosn Targeted By A Second International Arrest Warrant

File photo dated February 16, 2012 of Carlos Ghosn CEO of Renault. Headquarters of the group. Presentation of 2011 results. Boulogne-Billancourt. - Carlos Ghosn targeted by a second international arrest warrant after he did not appear for his summons for his possible indictment on May 19, 2022. The former boss of Renault-Nissan, who has lived in Lebanon since his escape of Japan in December 2019, was already targeted by an international arrest warrant issued in April 2022. He is notably prosecuted for misuse of corporate assets and money laundering in an organized gang. Photo by Mario Fourmy/ABACAPRESS.COM

Carlos Ghosn Targeted By A Second International Arrest Warrant

Carlos Ghosn Targeted By A Second International Arrest Warrant

File photo dated October 22, 2020 of Former Renault Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn walks in the street « rue du Liban », next to his house, in Beirut, Lebanon. - Carlos Ghosn targeted by a second international arrest warrant after he did not appear for his summons for his possible indictment on May 19, 2022. The former boss of Renault-Nissan, who has lived in Lebanon since his escape of Japan in December 2019, was already targeted by an international arrest warrant issued in April 2022. He is notably prosecuted for misuse of corporate assets and money laundering in an organized gang. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Carlos Ghosn Targeted By A Second International Arrest Warrant

Carlos Ghosn Targeted By A Second International Arrest Warrant

File photo dated January 9, 2020 of Carlos Ghosn talks to ‘Le Figaro' at Lebanons press syndicate headquarters in Beirut, Lebanon. - Carlos Ghosn targeted by a second international arrest warrant after he did not appear for his summons for his possible indictment on May 19, 2022. The former boss of Renault-Nissan, who has lived in Lebanon since his escape of Japan in December 2019, was already targeted by an international arrest warrant issued in April 2022. He is notably prosecuted for misuse of corporate assets and money laundering in an organized gang. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Carlos Ghosn Targeted By A Second International Arrest Warrant

Carlos Ghosn Targeted By A Second International Arrest Warrant

File photo dated March 4, 2020 of Former Renault-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn seen during an interview in Beirut, Lebanon. - Carlos Ghosn targeted by a second international arrest warrant after he did not appear for his summons for his possible indictment on May 19, 2022. The former boss of Renault-Nissan, who has lived in Lebanon since his escape of Japan in December 2019, was already targeted by an international arrest warrant issued in April 2022. He is notably prosecuted for misuse of corporate assets and money laundering in an organized gang. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Carlos Ghosn Targeted By A Second International Arrest Warrant

Carlos Ghosn Targeted By A Second International Arrest Warrant

File photo dated September 29, 2016 of Renault-Nissan Group President Carlos Ghosn during a Renault press conference in the Paris Motor Show 2016 in Palais des Expositions, Paris, France. - Carlos Ghosn targeted by a second international arrest warrant after he did not appear for his summons for his possible indictment on May 19, 2022. The former boss of Renault-Nissan, who has lived in Lebanon since his escape of Japan in December 2019, was already targeted by an international arrest warrant issued in April 2022. He is notably prosecuted for misuse of corporate assets and money laundering in an organized gang. Photo by Henri Szwarc/ABACAPRESS.COM

Carlos Ghosn Targeted By A Second International Arrest Warrant

Carlos Ghosn Targeted By A Second International Arrest Warrant

File photo dated October 22, 2020 of Former Renault Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn walks in the street « rue du Liban », next to his house, in Beirut, Lebanon. - Carlos Ghosn targeted by a second international arrest warrant after he did not appear for his summons for his possible indictment on May 19, 2022. The former boss of Renault-Nissan, who has lived in Lebanon since his escape of Japan in December 2019, was already targeted by an international arrest warrant issued in April 2022. He is notably prosecuted for misuse of corporate assets and money laundering in an organized gang. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Carlos Ghosn Targeted By A Second International Arrest Warrant

Carlos Ghosn Targeted By A Second International Arrest Warrant

File photo dated September 29, 2020 Former Nissan and Renault CEO Carlos Ghosn seen during a press conference at the Holy Spirit University of Kaslik, in Jounieh, north of Beirut, Lebanon. - Carlos Ghosn targeted by a second international arrest warrant after he did not appear for his summons for his possible indictment on May 19, 2022. The former boss of Renault-Nissan, who has lived in Lebanon since his escape of Japan in December 2019, was already targeted by an international arrest warrant issued in April 2022. He is notably prosecuted for misuse of corporate assets and money laundering in an organized gang. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Carlos Ghosn Targeted By A Second International Arrest Warrant

Carlos Ghosn Targeted By A Second International Arrest Warrant

File photo dated January 9, 2020 of Carlos Ghosn talks to ‘Le Figaro' at Lebanons press syndicate headquarters in Beirut, Lebanon. - Carlos Ghosn targeted by a second international arrest warrant after he did not appear for his summons for his possible indictment on May 19, 2022. The former boss of Renault-Nissan, who has lived in Lebanon since his escape of Japan in December 2019, was already targeted by an international arrest warrant issued in April 2022. He is notably prosecuted for misuse of corporate assets and money laundering in an organized gang. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Vice farm minister Kobayashi resigns

Vice farm minister Kobayashi resigns

TOKYO, Japan - Yoshio Kobayashi (L), who has resigned as Japan's vice farm minister, and his successor Toshiro Shirasu attend a news conference in Tokyo on Sept. 7. Kobayashi had been criticized for not tackling the misuse of farm subsidies by a farmers' association, which forced Takehiko Endo to resign as farm minister on Sept. 4, only a week after he was appointed to the post.

New farm minister Wakabayashi pledges to restore trust

New farm minister Wakabayashi pledges to restore trust

TOKYO, Japan - New Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Masatoshi Wakabayashi speaks at a news conference in Tokyo after assuming the post Sept. 4. Wakabayashi, who replaced scandal-tainted Takehiko Endo, pledged to restore trust. Endo resigned on Sept. 3 over the misuse of farm subsidies involving a farmers' mutual aid association he headed.

Farm minister Endo quits over scandal 1 week after taking office

Farm minister Endo quits over scandal 1 week after taking office

TOKYO, Japan - Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Takehiko Endo speaks at a news conference at the farm ministry in Tokyo on Sept. 3 after submitting his resignation to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe over the misuse of farm subsidies.