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US aid to Egypt under new scrutiny after Menendez indictment - Roll Call

An indictment accuses Sen. Bob Menendez of receiving bribes and using his position from 2018 to 2022 to benefit the Egyptian government.

Roll Call · Sep 28, 2023

Australian halal firm quiet on US senator bribe charges

A company responsible for halal certification of goods exported from Australia to Egypt has retained the role despite being ensnared in a US bribery scheme.

AAP · Sep 28, 2023

Chuck Schumer says he is ‘disturbed’ by Bob Menendez bribery charges

Senate majority leader says fellow Democrat has fallen ‘way short’ of senatorial standards but stops short of calling for resignation

The Guardian - US · Sep 27, 2023

Egypt, gold bars and $15k in a parking lot: The sprawling allegations of corruption facing Robert Menendez

The powerful chair of the Senate’s foreign relations committee is accused of a years-long bribery scheme trading political favours for cash, gold, a Mercedes-Benz and other gifts, Alex Woodward reports

The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2023

Sen. Bob Menendez will appear in court in his bribery case as he rejects calls to resign

New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez is due in court to answer to federal charges alleging the Democrat used his powerful post to secretly advance Egyptian interests and carry out other favors for New Jersey businessmen in exchange for bribes of cash and gold bars

The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2023

In Egypt, rights group says 73 supporters of challenger in December presidential election arrested

A rights group says Egyptian authorities have detained at least 73 people campaigning for a challenger to incumbent President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi in the December election

The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2023

The best winter sun holiday destinations less than six hours from the UK

Ditch the winter gloom and hit the beach in these sunny holiday destinations

The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2023

A senator, his wife, halal certifiers and New Jersey real estate: A who’s who guide to the Bob Menendez case

Bob Menendez is accused of taking bribes in exchange for gold, cash, a Mercedes and other gifts

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2023

Menendez expects to win ‘biggest fight yet,’ defends seized cash - Roll Call

Indicted Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., denounced colleagues urging his resignation Monday, and said he'd fight to be exonerated.

Roll Call · Sep 25, 2023

US Senator Menendez says he will be exonerated in bribery indictment

Bob Menendez faces calls to step down amid allegations he took bribes, used influence on behalf of Egyptian government.

Al Jazeera · Sep 25, 2023