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Dmitry Medvedev 12.07.2008, 13:05

Medvedev wants new anti-corruption law by New Year

New laws to tackle corruption could be introduced in Russia by the end of the year. Russia’s President Dmitry Medvedev has called on parliament to develop a modern anti-corruption package.

31.07.2008, 04:20

Revealed: how corruption still blights Russia

Russia’s small businesses are calling for action to combat corruption, which they say is damaging their potential for growth. The appeal comes as the government prepares to unveil a raft of measures to tackle a problem which continues to blight modern Rus

29.10.2008, 05:42

Corruption: time to take the gloves off

Despite the ongoing battle against corruption, graft has been a blight on Russia for generations. The black economy today is worth an estimated $US 300 billion annually. Discussions are now underway to develop new anti-corruption legislation.

09.12.2008, 23:52

Did governor try to sell Obama’s Senate seat?

A US state governor has been arrested on charges that he tried to sell the position left vacant by president-elect Barack Obama. Investigators say they have evidence suggesting Rod Blagojevich tried to make money by using his position to appoint Obama's r

10.12.2008, 16:59

Fighting corruption worldwide: a long way to go

For many countries, things look grim on International Anti-Corruption Day.

Rod Blagojevich making the headlines... (Darren Hauck/Getty Images/AFP) 10.12.2008, 22:41

For sale: one Senate seat

Public outrage in the US is growing over a corruption scandal in the state of Illinois. The state governor Rod Blagojevich has been arrested amid claims he was trying to sell the seat in the Senate left vacant after Barack Obama was elected president.

India fights bribes with text messages

Published: 09 December, 2008, 11:01


Investigators in India are using text messages to try to bring corrupt officials to justice. They're urging people to alert the authorities by SMS the moment an official demands a bribe.

 
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