A Bad Week for ... , December 9, 2012

Sichuan's deputy party secretary became the first senior official to be targeted in an anti-corruption drive launched by the new leadership. Li, 56, was placed under investigation for breaching party discipline. Reports suggest it may be linked to corruption allegations against Chengdu Industry Investment Group chairman Dai Xioming.

The software company founder was arrested by Guatemalan police for entering the country illegally, ending his bizarre life on the run. McAfee requested asylum in Guatemala, saying he feared for his life in Belize. The police say the 67-year-old is a "person of interest" in the killing of a fellow American in that country.