Mates checked: The Nadir case

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Mates supported businessman Nadir who was charged with fraud. After Mates' resignation, he appeared in the House of Commons on his friend's behalf. The Serious Fraud Office may face an investigation due to Mates' allegations against it; Nadir fled to Cyprus and Mates political career seems to be over.

United Kingdom, Cases, Conflict of interests (Public office), Conflicts of interest (Public office), Nadir, Asil, Mates, Michael

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Yeltsin's left-hand man

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Russia's parliament has voted to confirm Viktor Chernomyrdin as prime minister. Chernomyrdin, Boris Yeltsin's choice for the position, has not been popular in the parliament, and his confirmation was in doubt. Speculations about the possibility of Chernomyrdin as president are discussed.

Chernomyrdin, Viktor

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The Cossacks: a super-ethnos in Russia's ribs

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Approximately 300,000 individuals in Russia and points south identify themselves as Cossacks. Boris Yeltsin courted anti-Communist Cossacks and has since given them political perks, although no substantial money. A history of the movement is given.

Political activity, History, Former Soviet Union, Cossacks

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