Daily Corruption News: 27 April 2012
Posted 27 April 2012
Today's top story
Romania: Romania's Gov't falls in no-confidence voteAssociated Press
Romania's government fell Friday in a no-confidence vote, as opposition parties seized on widespread public anger over biting austerity measures and corruption. The Czech government survived a similar vote.
Thousands of people have protested in both countries in recent months, calling for their governments to abandon the belt-tightening measures and resign in some of the biggest rallies seen since the overthrow of communism in 1989.
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Global: New York businessman alleges corruption in Indian defense dealsThe New York Times
Mexico: US cracks down on border town corruption
Associated Press
Nigeria: Fitch: Nigeria fuel subsidy report increases chances of reform
Reuters
Russia: Medvedev: modest result in anti-corruption crusade
CBS News
Blogs and opinion
USA: Not just Wal-Mart: dozens of U.S. companies face bribery suspicionsCNN
News from Transparency International
On the blog: Truth or consequences? The problem with settlements and the World Bank’s debarment of Alstom unitsNews: Greece: 8 practical recommendations against corruption
