From: Transparency International - 2 Aug 2016

2 August 2016

Today's top story

Iraq: Iraq bans MPs accused of corruption from travelling
Al Jazeera
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has issued a travel ban on several members of parliament accused of corruption until an investigation is completed.

More news Global: Rio 2016: Olympic boxing tournament hit by corruption allegations The Guardian Brazil: Brazilian police arrest two as corruption probe turns to major builder Reuters Mexico: Mexican banks tighten lending to states as graft concerns surface Reuters Romania: Romanian central bank deputy governor resigns amid corruption scandal Romania Insider US: Ex-sheriff tries to cut new prison deal in corruption case Associated Press

Blogs and opinion Global: Since ancient Greece, the Olympics and bribery have gone hand in hand Huffington Post

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