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Daily Corruption News: 3 May 2012

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Posted 3 May 2012

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Greece: Corruption case hits hard in a tough time for Greece
The New York Times

When the authorities detained a former defense minister here last month pending trial, many Greeks found it cause for celebration, a rare case of a “big fish” meeting justice in a political culture widely seen as rife with corruption.

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Italy: Finmeccanica keeps investors guessing on disposals
Reuters

Mexico: Wal-Mart bribery scandal seen undermining effort to soften U.S. anti-corruption statute
TrustLaw

Mozambique: 'Legitimate perception' that corruption goes unpunished
All Africa

Spain: Spain lawyer denies reports that king’s son-in-law seeking plea bargain in corruption case
Associated Press

USA: Lawyers accuse prosecutors of demeaning ex-DC council member convicted of corruption
The Washington Post

Zambia: Zambia: LAZ Nods Judges' Ban
Times of Zambia (TI mention)

Blogs and opinion

Global: Corruption putting the brakes on EU expansion
Deutsche Welle

China: China's economic rights, human wrongs
The Wall Street Journal (TI mention)

News from Transparency International

Web feature: World Press Freedom Day 2012

On the blog: After Wal-Mart: What best practices can limit foreign bribery?



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