BRUSSELS — A court in Belgium ruled on Wednesday that two suspects in a case linking current and former European lawmakers to alleged bribery by
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E.U. Roiled by Corruption Investigation Linked to Qatar
BRUSSELS — As the Belgian authorities broadened their investigation into allegations that European Parliament lawmakers and others may have taken bribes from Qatar, the assembly’s
4 Charged With Corruption in Bribery Inquiry Linked to Qatar
BRUSSELS — The office of the Belgian federal prosecutor announced on Sunday that it had charged four people with corruption and other crimes as part
Belgian Inquiry Into Qatar and Bribery Stuns European Parliament
BRUSSELS — The authorities in Belgium have started a sweeping operation to detain and question five people including former and current members and employees of
Qatar Bans Beer Sales at World Cup Stadiums
DOHA, Qatar — Beer is out at World Cup stadiums. In an abrupt about-face, Qatari officials have decided that the only drinks that will be
Qatar Offered Fans Free World Cup Trips. But There Was a Catch.
Organizers are providing travel and tickets to hundreds of fans of the participating teams. But only if they promise not to criticize Qatar, and to
FIFA Proposes Late Changes to Qatar World Cup Schedule
Qatar has had 12 years to plan for the World Cup. Now, with the first games of the tournament just over 100 days away and