The investigation into Coke's finances comes after US firms have been forced to swear before the regulator that their accounts are accurate.

BBC: Coke hits back in fraud probe

They are organising public ceremonies in which those suspected of malpractice by their neighbours are wrapped in white sheets, like corpses, and then asked to swear before the community that they have not been involved in black magic.

ECONOMIST: Indonesia

But be that as it may, they swear under oath in testimony before the judge who is trying the case on its merits, and A or B loses--whoever the loser--are they taken over to criminal court and charged for lying under oath and obstruction of justice?

CNN: Sen. Ernest Hollings' closed-door impeachment statement

Ms Gillard said she would swear in a new cabinet on Monday before parliament sits for the first time this year.

BBC: Senior Australia ministers Evans and Roxon resign

Our real focus should be on the candidates and their views on the issues, because one of them will stand before the nation and take the oath of office and swear to uphold and protect the Constitution of the United States.

CNN: Commentary: Listen to the candidates, not their associates