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May 17, 2010

By Clark Gascoigne

Clark Gascoigne is the Communications Director at Global Financial Integrity in Washington, DC.

Toothless parliament a symbol of Africa’s failed ambitions
The Globe and Mail, May 17, 2010

Possible ties to murky finance system examined
The Boston Globe, May 15, 2010

Swiss retreat helps Transocean save millions
The Associated Press, May 15, 2010

Viking raider has days to lift veil on tax haven assets
The Sunday Times (of London), May 16, 2010

Top football clubs flee to tax havens
The Sunday Times (of London), May 16, 2010

Tax Evasion: Lagos Shuts 250 Companies
This Day, May 17, 2010

Swiss banker turned whistleblower ended up with a prison sentence
The Washington Post, May 16, 2010

Greece says will clean up corruption in politics
Reuters, May 16, 2010

Ibori: EFCC, Met Police Meet for Extradition
This Day, May 17, 2010

Tymoshenko Summons Postponed
Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty, May 16, 2010

Suspended IPL chief replies to graft charges
AFP, May 15, 2010

Taxing issues for multinationals
The Sunday Business Post (Ireland), May 16, 2010

Hearing in offshore betting case expected
United Press International, May 16, 2010

34 reputed mobsters indicted in New Jersey
The Associated Press, May 15, 2010

Court re-issues arrest warrants for Swiss directors of Cotecna
The Daily Times (Pakistan), May 16, 2010

Maltese link to San Marino bank being investigated
The Malta Independent, May 16, 2010

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