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Daily Corruption News 27 February 2017

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UK/Ukraine: University accepted over £6 million from wanted Ukrainian oligarch
Varsity (TI Mention)
The University of Cambridge accepted over £6 million from a Ukrainian oligarch who is wanted on criminal charges.

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South Africa: Hawks deny claims it’s investigating Jonas for corruption
Eye Witness News

Ukraine: To battle fake news, Ukrainian show features nothing but lies
The New York Times

Nigeria: Group launches ‘Corruption Anonymous’ to aid whistle blower policy
Premium Times

China: Former China Resources chairman Song Lin pleads guilty to corruption
South China Morning Post

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Feature: Applications now open for the Transparency Summer School on Integrity 2017

Daily Corruption News 24 February 2017

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France: 'Teflon' Le Pen unshaken as corruption plagues French election
The Guardian
Where scandals have wounded François Fillon, accusations slide off Front National candidate without denting her vote

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UK/US: US, UK Must Target Law Firms Facilitating African Corruption
Forbes

France: A Map of corruption in France
Big Think (TI Mention)

USA: Ted Cruz blasts veteran lawmakers for 'corruption'
USA Today

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Zimbabwe: A state of corruption 
IOL

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Feature: Open data: Promise, but not enough progress from G20 countries

Blog: Armenia must not let high officials duck corruption investigations

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