Transparency International - Daily Corruption News (10 Oct 2014)

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Iraq: To stem extremists, Iraq to reduce Baghdad's power
Associated Press
To get a home or an office built in the central Iraqi province of Salahuddin, contractors have usually had to pay hefty bribes to corrupt officials in Baghdad to clear away the red tape.

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Global: Aid donors failing to meet transparency targets, say campaigners
The Guardian
China: China offers incentives for criminals overseas to give themselves up
Reuters
Germany: Deutsche Bank latest ‘untouchable’ target for prosecutor
Bloomberg
Hong Kong: Hong Kong government calls off protest talks, defends leader's $6.4M payment
CNN
Kosovo: Health officials, doctors, arrested in Kosovo bribery investigation
Thomson Reuters
Liberia: Liberia leader seeks more power to fight Ebola
Associated Press
South Africa: Memo: Zuma involved in 'pervasive' corruption scheme
Mail and Guardian

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Nigeria: Nigeria's president threatens to sue trashy Jersey website
Foreign Policy

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