Wednesday’s Top Stories

August 5, 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.

Check out some of today’s top stories here:

GFI in the News

UBS Settlement Puts Spotlight On Tax Evasion (click to listen!)
NPR, August 5, 2009

A Close Look at the Union Budget 2009-10
Mainstream Weekly, August 5, 2009

Today’s Top Stories

Clinton Seeks U.S. Africa Gains as China Expands Oil Purchases
Bloomberg, August 4, 2009

Anti-corruption group accuses Angola over oil bids
Reuters, August 4, 2009

Jefferson jury still out for fourth day
The Advocate, August 5, 2009

Halliburton Corruption: The Gift That Keeps On Giving
Ethiopian Review, August 4, 2009

Germany, Wielding Bigger Weapon, Starts Tax Talks With Swiss
Bloomberg, August 5, 2009

Italy’s Anti-Crisis Incentives Pass
Tax-News, August 5, 2009

Betting firms renege on Treasury deal and head offshore
Guardian, August 4, 2009

UBS head: Banking secrecy not disappearing
World Radio Switzerland, August 5, 2009

Taiwan’s ex-leader sues judges over detention
AFP, August 5, 2009

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