News · Politics & Government · Europe
Malaysia: Jailed ex-leader Najib to leave prison for house arrest
Convicted in the 1MDB scandal for embezzling millions, jailed former Prime Minister Najib Razak will serve his prison term under house arrest after his party had collected donations to pay his fine.
This is a short summary of a report by a third-party publisher. Newsline Press did not produce the original reporting.
Read the full story at Deutsche WelleOriginal publisher: Deutsche Welle
This story concerns a sensitive subject. Details are as reported by the named publisher and may develop.
Spotted an error? Request a correction · Corrections Policy
Related stories
'Several victims' after bus crashes in France, officials say
The local mayor says the bus "left the road and hit a tree in the ditch", with the education minister saying students are involved.
BBC News ·
Trump calls midterms 'crooked', demands Alaska votes go to Republican candidate
Despite having previously accepted the US midterm election results, President Donald Trump told reporters on Thursday the elections were "crooked", and he demanded the remaining votes for Alaska go to its incumbent Republican senator.
France 24 ·
Somalia's top court rejects president's term extension amid political crisis
The country's first nationwide elections since 1969 are due next year - a timetable now thrown into doubt.
BBC News ·
Indonesia names fourth wiretapping suspect as political intrigue deepens
Scandal is driving divisions between President Prabowo Subianto and predecessor Joko Widodo.
Al Jazeera ·
South Africa's ANC party on track to face 'nightmare' losses in municipal elections
South Africa's African National Congress party could face its worst-ever election result on Friday, with early counting suggesting it received only 32% of the vote in the country’s municipal elections. Over two-thirds of votes have been counted so far, and the final results are expected later in the day.
France 24 ·
Israel’s President Herzog to name candidate to form government on Sunday
Announcement comes after majority of Israeli lawmakers endorse Eisenkot over Netanyahu.
Al Jazeera ·