Transparency International - Daily Corruption News (27 Oct 2015)

27 October 2015 Today's top story Iraq: Exclusive: Murdered Iraq Trade Ministry official was about to expose corruption - officials Reuters An Iraqi Trade Ministry media adviser killed last month by a bomb attached to his car had been about to hand over files accusing the ministry of corruption to the country's Integrity Commission, officials in the ministry's legal department told Reuters.

More news Global: EU, World Bank urge Romania to step up efforts to recover graft money Reuters Global: Ex-U.N. diplomat in bribe case likely faces more charges -U.S. prosecutor Reuters Global: Franz Beckenbauer says German FA made ‘mistake’ over payment to Fifa Press Association Global: Vietnam jails 6 for graft in Japan-funded project Associated Press Brazil: Brazil police raid company owned by Lula son in corruption probe Reuters China: Leaked minutes reveal culture of corruption and nepotism at Cosco Splash 24/7 Guatemala: Anti-corruption unit's shadow looms over Guatemala's next leader Reuters Zimbabwe: Sculptor fights corruption The Herald

Blogs and opinion Global: Clamping down on corruption will help the world develop The National Global: The anatomy of anti-corruption Stratfor

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