Daily Corruption News: 22 March 2013

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Posted 22 March 2013

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France: Sarkozy comeback dream in tatters after corruption charge
Agence France-Presse

Nicolas Sarkozy's hopes of a political comeback lay in tatters Friday after the former French president was charged in connection with a criminal probe into illegal party financing.



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Global: FIFA anti-graft adviser stays as key proposals rejected
Bloomberg Businessweek

Indonesia: KPK arrests West Java judge for allegedly taking bribe in corruption case
Jakarta Globe

Spain: Spain ruling party moneyman refuses graft testimony
Agence France-Presse

US: Bell corruption mistrial declared on counts that remained
Bloomberg

Zimbabwe: Anti-Corruption Commission under fire
All Africa



Blogs and opinion

China: Wang Qishan has one crucial advantage for fighting corruption
The Economist

Mali: Corruption pieces in the Mali puzzle: context, military, crime, and peacekeepers
Think Africa Press



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On the blog: World Water Day 2013: Together we can do more
Press release: Do you know an anti-corruption hero?





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