Daily Corruption News: 5 September 2012
Today's top story
Iraq: Corruption and cronyism hinder Kurdistan
Financial Times
The Kurdish city of Erbil in the north of Iraq is often described as “the new Dubai” because of its booming development since the fall of Saddam Hussein’s regime in 2003.
But beyond the gleaming new suburbs, five-star hotels and flashy cars lies an ancient city in which critics say corruption remains a problem and the lines dividing government and business are unhealthily blurred.
More news
Global: French court fines Safran for Nigerian bribes
Reuters
Global: Slovenia ends controversial Finnish arms deal.
Reuters
China: China charges police chief in Bo Xilai scandal
Reuters
Kenya: Kenya makes first conviction in Anglo Leasing graft scam
Reuters (TI mention)
Malaysia: Soccer-Malaysian govt probes fixing claim, club management meets
Reuters
Blogs and opinion
Global: Harris Corp. investigates potential FCPA violations post-acquisition
Wall Street Journal
News from Transparency International
On the blog: Foreign bribes in the Middle East & North Africa – Not just a regional problem
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