Transparency International - Daily Corruption News (5 Nov 2015)

5 November 2015 Today's top story Italy: Rome mafia trial begins with 46 accused of systematic corruption Reuters A one-eyed former neo-fascist gangster has gone on trial alongside 45 other defendants accused of running a mafia crime ring in Rome that skimmed millions of euros off city hall contracts.

More news Global: Eurodad identifies surprising haven nations for tax evasion and money laundering Economy Watch Honduras: Students, police clash in Honduras capital during anti-graft protest Agence France-Presse Indonesia: Citizens urged to play greater role in eradicating corruption The Jakarta Post Iraq: Former Iraqi environment minister jailed for corruption Reuters Kenya: Official: Corruption in Kenya hits new lows Associated Press Romania: Protests despite Victor Ponta's resignation BBC Uzbekistan: Uzbekistan needs to push harder on anti-corruption efforts, says OECD Public Finance International Vatican City: Pope’s merchant bank faces money laundering accusations after investigation The Independent

Blogs and opinion Global: Corruption threatens progress on climate change. Here's how to stop it The Independent (TI mention) India: What bank accounts and toilets can teach us about corruption in India Fortune

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