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Turkey bans reporting on corruption investigation of ex-ministers
A Turkish court has banned media from reporting on a parliamentary investigation into corruption allegations against four ex-ministers, a move the opposition says amounts to protecting thieves. – UK Reuters
2014 Corruption Perceptions Index to be launched 3 December
This year’s index ranks 175 countries/territories by their perceived levels of public sector corruption. The index draws on 12 surveys covering expert assessments and views of businesspeople. The Corruption Perceptions Index is the leading global indicator of public sector corruption. – Transparency International
Spain’s health minister resigns over corruption inquiry
Spain’s health minister resigned Wednesday after a judge said she benefited from an alleged kickback scheme that has hurt the governing party and made corruption a leading issue in elections set for next year.- Wall Street Journal
Fifa corruption: Criminal probe may be launched in UK
Fifa was facing the threat of a UK criminal inquiry on Wednesday after it emerged the Serious Fraud Office was actively seeking evidence relating to its World Cup corruption probe.- The Telegraph
Jonathan promoting corruption – Obasanjo
Once again, former president Olusegun Obasanjo has accused President Goodluck Jonathan's administration of promoting corruption and incompetence in the country. Obasanjo said the government's open display of corruption constitutes a threat to the economy. – allafrica.com
Tanzania PM Mizengo Pinda caught in corruption row
Tanzania's prime minister is under pressure to resign over alleged fraudulent payments worth $120m (£76m) to an energy firm and top officials. Mizengo Pinda failed to properly oversee government finances, a parliamentary watchdog committee said.-bbc.com
Total to face corruption charges in France
Total is set to face trial in France over corruption allegations relating to Iranian contracts dating from the 1990s and early 2000s, according to the Paris prosecutor’s office. – ft.com
Ukraine adopts new anti-corruption laws
On 23 October 2014, the President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko signed a number of laws against corruption. – mondaq.com
