Daily Corruption News: 1 October 2012
Today's top story
Egypt: Egypt's last Mubarak-era prime minister faces trial on corruption charges
CNN
The last prime minister to serve under ousted Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak was referred to trial on corruption charges by an investigative judge, officials said.
More news
Canada: Ex-construction boss alleges 3 per cent of contracts went to Montreal mayor’s party
Globe and Mail
China: Holiday gifts take wraps off China corruption challenge
Reuters
Georgia: Georgians cast ballots in pivotal parliamentary vote
Reuters
Greece: Samaras vows to fight Greek corruption
Financial Times
Sierra Leone: S. Leone president names scandal-hit VP as running mate
Reuters
Blogs and opinion
Australia: Everyone backs whistleblowing laws. So why are we still waiting for them?
The Sydney Morning Herald (TI mention)
News from Transparency International
On the blog: “F” for aid transparency: why are development actors not making the grade?
Web feature: Right to know: A decade of progress


