Daily Corruption News: 2 November 2012
Today's top story
Greece: Greek journalist acquitted in Swiss accounts scandal
Reuters
A Greek journalist who published the names of more than 2,000 of his compatriots who held Swiss bank accounts was acquitted on Thursday in a case that touched a nerve over the role of tax evasion in the country's debt crisis.
More news
Canada: Montreal mayor takes time out as graft probe heats up
Agence France-Presse
China: China sets limits on guest lists at officials’ wedding, other events, in anti-corruption bid
Associated Press
Guinea-Bissau: Leader ousted, nation is now a drug haven
The New York Times
Russia: Corruption probe gets closer to Russian Defence chief
The Independent
Taiwan: Taiwan court extends ex-leader's jail term
Agence France-Presse
UK: Former fraud chief received over £420,000 in “irregular payments”
New Statesman
Blogs and opinion
Global: From bribery to empowerment
Project Syndicate
Global: Scientific fraud is rife: it's time to stand up for good science
The Guardian (Blog)
News from Transparency International
Web feature: Accountable campaign finance: who’s buying votes?
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