Sunday, August 29, 2010

Computer auction

Going once, ... Going twice.



Sold for 50,000 dollars



Iraq the 5th most corrupt nation on earth

Amplify’d from www.reuters.com

Corruption has been a major problem for Iraq since the 2003 U.S.-led invasion. Transparency International's 2009 corruption perceptions index ranked Iraq as one of the world's most corrupt nations -- 176 out of 180 countries.

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Computer equipment worth $1.9 million which the U.S. military says was a gift for Iraqi schoolchildren but was auctioned off for less than $50,000 was sold legally, Iraq's customs authority said Sunday.



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