#Scandal
German president Christian Wulff resigns over corruption scandal
Chancellor Angela Merkel has cancelled a trip to Italy to deal with the controversy
Terry could abandon England set-up
Reeling from his second loss of the captain’s armband, England centre-half John Terry is contemplating retirement from international football.
23 Olympic Summer Games scandals
Gender confusion, politics, violence, boycotts, doped atheletes, a doped horse – oh, and a race with only one competitor: some of the most striking moments of the past 100 years of Olympic Games.
Lawyer says client will testify against coach in Penn State child abuse case
Pennsylvania state lawmakers are starting to plan for a special commission that will examine the legal issues raised by the child sex-abuse scandal.
Email, TV talk add new twists to Penn State case
Witness to alleged abuse of child by former university assistant coach, Jerry Sandusky, told friends that he did act to stop it before leaving the locker room shower area.
'I'm innocent,' insists former Penn State football coach at centre of abuse claims
In first interview since scandal broke, Jerry Sandusky says he merely ‘horsed around’ with kids in showers.
Strauss-Kahn 'will debunk' new claims linking him to prostitution ring
The former IMF head is embroiled in further controversy days after a police probe into rape allegations was dropped.
Mixed reaction to Magee's apology
Yesterday, the former Bishop of Cloyne accepted full responsibility for the failure of the diocese to effectively manage allegations of child sexual abuse.
Prostitutes, cash, and bonuses for hurting opposing players: The insane details of the Miami football scandal
If this stuff is true, there may be trouble ahead.
American sprinter tests positive for banned substance
Former American 100m champion Michael Rodgers has tested positive for a banned stimulant. The result casts doubt on his participation in this month’s World Championships in Daegu.
US senator demands investigation into possible 9/11 phone-hacking
Highly-regarded senator Jay Rockefeller says the fallout from the News of the World raises ‘serious questions’.
MPs to quiz cops on failure to investigate phone-hacking
The assistant commissioner of the Metropolitan Police will be grilled on why he chose not to reopen inquiries in 2009.
NotW emails: Police 'sold royal family's mobile phone numbers'
Emails discovered in 2007 and handed over to investigators last month claim corruption among police guarding the Royals.
News International chief Rebekah Brooks faces police quiz
The former News of the World editor is likely to be questioned by officers investigating the phone-hacking scandal.
Relatives of Omagh victims may have been hacked by NOTW
Prime Minister David Cameron is to call a press conference on the hacking scandal today.
'I'm not a crook': the top 5 US political scandals
Watergate and other political scandals that have rocked the US, and the world.
Berlusconi's vote defeat dubbed 'Italian Spring'
The Italian electorate have dealt Silvio Berlsuconi a serious blow after overturning laws passed by his government aimed at reviving nuclear energy, privatising the nation’s water supply and helping the Prime Minsiter to avoid prosecution.
Investigation into 'underage orgy' claims against ex-French minister
Prosecutors are probing allegations the former top politician was caught having an “orgy with small boys” in Marrakech.
Kate Middleton and Tony Blair drawn into hacking scandal
A British MP says that a cover up operation is underway in the phone hacking scandal. It’s claimed that public figures have had their bank accounts hacked.
The Magnificent Seven: Sporting corruption
For some reason, we felt that this might be an appropriate week for the Magnificent Seven to take a look at some moments of sporting corruption.
"Causes" of clerical child abuse in US revealed by new report
Catholic Church-funded study claims priest celibacy rules did not contribute to sexual attacks on minors – but instead blames increase in “deviant” social behaviours such as drug-taking, divorce and pre-marital sex.
How to (maybe) cheat in the Turkish Leaving Cert
Prosecutors in Turkey claim a ‘secret formula’ may have helped pro-government students to score higher on the exam.
Column: Cardinal Rules Part 17. How to handle a scandal.
The (not) Primate of All Ireland imparts his hard-earned wisdom on how to cope with the fallout of scandalous revelations. Jazz hands are an important distraction tool.
Chess world scandalised by alleged French cheating
Three team members suspended after a plot involving text messages, computers and coded signals was discovered.
Renault apologises to staff sacked in spying scandal
Poison pen letters led to the dismissal of three members of the company’s electric car team amid allegations of spying and bribery.
Ricky Nixon quizzed by police
The controversial Aussie Rules agent is questioned by detectives investigating allegations against him.
Ricky Nixon takes time out to deal with "substance problem"
The Aussie super-agent has stepped down as head of Flying Start while the teenager at the centre of his recent controversy tells her side of the story on TV.
Barrister views video tapes in Ricky Nixon investigation
Under-fire super-scout has not been in contact with lawyer and his whereabouts remain uncertain.
Major Japanese sumo tournament canceled due to match-fixing allegations
Japan’s national sport is engulfed in scandal as event postponed.
Opportunity knocks for Tommy Walsh as St. Kilda suspend unruly quartet
Former Kerry star Tommy Walsh may get his chance earlier than expected after the Melbourne side’s latest drug scandal.
The Magnificent Seven: stars who overcame scandal
We all love a comeback story. As Michael Vick continues to rebuild his career, Nial Kelly reflects those who’ve recovered from scandal.
Brett Favre charged with sexual harrassment
The hits keep on coming for the retiring QB as another sex scandal emerges.
Wife of trapped Chilean miner meets mistress at vigil
Stand-off begins as both wife and mistress announce they are waiting on Yonni Barrios to emerge from the mine.
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