State Dept. Designates Former Albanian President

The State Department designated Sali Berisha, Albania's former president, prime minister and Parliament member, for his involvement in significant corruption, the agency said May 19. The State Department also designated his spouse, son and daughter: Liri Berisha, Shkelzen Berisha and Argita Berisha Malltezi, respectively. The agency said Berisha misappropriated public funds and used his power to enrich himself and his political allies.