Daily Corruption News: 1 October 2012

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Posted 1 October 2012

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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.



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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





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