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Daily Corruption News: 29 January 2013

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Posted 29 January 2013

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Global: Governments fall short in fighting defence corruption - survey
Reuters (TI mention)

More than two-thirds of countries, including many of the world's largest arms traders, have inadequate safeguards to prevent corruption in their defence sectors, a survey by an anti-corruption watchdog said on Tuesday.



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China: China communists to control size of party amid corruption fight
Bloomberg Businessweek

Ecuador: Former Ecuador judge on Chevron case says plaintiffs bribed court
Reuters

Korea (South): Departing South Korean leader creates furore with pardons
The New York Times

Nigeria: Man who oversaw Nigeria police pensions pleads guilty to stealing $145m, goes free after fine
Associated Press

Thailand: Corruption crusaders want pacts
Bangkok Post



Blogs and opinion

Global: World Bank’s top cop gets creative in cleaning up business
TrustLaw



News from Transparency International

Web feature: Everyone pays the cost – corruption in the defence sector
On the blog: West African youth leaders unite to fight corruption





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