The Treasury Department said Friday it is imposing sanctions on a broad array of people and companies around the world for corruption and human rights abuses - from illegal fishing operations in Chinese waters to kickbacks in Guatemala - in recognition...
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US sanctions firms for rights abuses on Anti-Corruption DayWASHINGTON (AP) — The Treasury Department said Friday it is imposing sanctions on a broad array of people and companies around the world for corruption and human rights abuses — from illegal fishing operations in Chinese waters to kickbacks in Guatemala — in recognition of International Anti-Corruption Day.
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UK sanctions 30 people, targeting corruption and human rights abuseBritain on Friday announced sanctions targeting 30 people around the world who it described as 'corrupt political figures, human rights violators and perpetrators of conflict-related sexual violence.'
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