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Monday’s Top Stories

July 13, 2009

By Rachel Brown

Rachel Brown is a contributor to the Task Force on Financial Integrity & Economic Development blog, who has spent much time researching corruption in Kenya and Guatemala. She holds a degree in International Relations from Tufts University.

Take a look at some of today’s top stories:

UBS and U.S. Given Time to Seek a Settlement
New York Times, July 13, 2009

GETTING PERSONAL: US Likely To Take Hard Line in UBS Case
Wall Street Journal, July 13, 2009

Handbag Mogul Bourke Found Guilty in Bribe Case
Wall Street Journal, July 13, 2009

Jefferson case marks a legal first: Feds try to nail him with rarely used act
Nola, July 13, 2009

Rich Britons help to drive up house prices in tax havens
Guardian.co.uk, July 12, 2009

India in talks to tweak tax treaty with Mauritius
The Economic Times, July 13, 2009

Nigeria: Halliburton – C’ttee Names Culprits August
Daily Trust, July 13, 2009

Allen Stanford Appeals Bail Decision
CNBC, July 12, 2009

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