Tag: probe
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Georgian president calls for protests after ruling party wins disputed election; U.S., allies call for probe
Georgia’s president called for protests on Monday following a disputed parliamentary election, and the United States and the European Union urged a full investigation into reports of violations in the voting. The results, with almost all precincts counted, were a blow for pro-Western Georgians who had cast Saturday’s election as a choice between a ruling…
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Intel faces headwinds in China as trade body calls for security probe
Intel products sold in China have been recommended for a security review by local officials who allege that the U.S. chipmaker poses “serious risks” to national security. In a statement on Wednesday evening, the Cybersecurity Association of China outlined alleged vulnerabilities in Intel’s CPU chips, claiming the flaws in product quality and security management show an “irresponsible attitude toward…
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Senator urges DOJ to investigate youth treatment centers after probe uncovers ‘rampant abuse’
The Department of Justice should investigate four of the nation’s biggest operators of youth residential treatment facilities for civil rights violations and fraud, Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., argued Wednesday in letters to Attorney General Merrick Garland. In two letters, obtained by NBC News, Wyden stated that his recent Senate investigation into the corporations — Universal…
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Inside Eric Adams’ ‘clumsy’ attempt to hinder foreign bribery probe
As federal investigations swirled around Eric Adams over the past year, the New York City mayor stuck to a familiar script. “As a former member of law enforcement, I expect all members of my staff to follow the law and fully cooperate with any sort of investigation — and I will continue to do exactly…
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China launches probe into Calvin Klein parent over Xinjiang supply chain ‘disruptions’
BEIJING — China’s Ministry of Commerce said Tuesday it was launching a probe into Calvin Klein-parent PVH Group over alleged business disruptions around its Xinjiang supply chain. The ministry said the investigation is part of its “unreliable entities” list mechanism. Launched in 2019 shortly after the U.S. blacklisted Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei, the list is China’s version of the U.S. Commerce…