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Indonesia sentences former agriculture minister to 10 years for corruption

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesia’s anti-graft court sentenced a former agriculture minister to 10 years in prison Thursday after finding him guilty of corruption-related extortion, abuse of power and bribery involving ministry contracts with private vendors. The case has tarnished President Joko Widodo’s credibility in fighting corruption. Five other members of Widodo’s Cabinet have been sentenced to prison terms in corruption cases, casting a shadow over his efforts to clean up government while his term will end in October. Читать дальше...

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“But you got to have friends…”: A Bette Midler playlist

“But you got to have friends…”: A Bette Midler playlist

Since Bette Midler first entered a recording studio, she’s tackled just about every genre of music. This tour through her recorded output reveals not just the familiar best-selling hits but five decades of deep cuts and delightful discoveries.

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Republicans Are Fracturing on the Economy

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The Risky-Loan Trade Is Back

Yields of 9% are drawing investors to leveraged loans, whose defaults have remained low.