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House of Lords ruling defends decision to halt SFO investigation

The Law Lord’s enquiry centred on the decision by the then head of the SFO Robert Wardle, to end an investigation into BAE systems dealings with Saudi Arabia, in what was known as the Al Yamamah deals. Originally a bilateral “Arms for Oil” agreement set up under the Conservatives in 1985, Al Yamamah represents the largest series of export agreements in British history. However allegations of bribery of Saudi Officials, and the existence of a Ł60 million “slush fund” began to surface in 2004, prompting a full investigation by the SFO in November that year.

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Belgium faces political deadlock as Leterme’s resignation is refused
22.Jul 2008

Belgian politics is once again facing the prospect of a complicated and protrac...read

PDP withdraws support to J-K govt. over land allotment to Amaranth shrine
28.Jun 2008

The Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP), a coalition par...read

Sonia attacks BJP government in Madhya Pradesh
20.Jun 2008

Congress Party president Sonia Gandhi said on Friday t...read

West Bengal prepares for third phase of panchayat polls
17.May 2008

As West Bengal gears up for the third phase of panchaya...read

Manipur Government may consider arming locals to ward off militant threats
1.May 2008

Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh is planning to ...read

Government's top priority is to strengthen the Panchayati Raj system: Aiyer
22.Apr 2008

Panchayati Raj Minister Manishankar Aiyer on Tuesday...read