Seven years ago, the judges behind France’s second-biggest literary prize honored a pedophile writer, Gabriel Matzneff. Now, they have turned to a little-known female writer from a small publisher.
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Trump Records Shed New Light on Chinese Business Pursuits
As he raises questions about his opponent’s standing with China, President Trump’s taxes reveal details about his own activities there, including a previously unknown bank account.
Canada Finance Minister Quits Post Amid Charity Scandal
Bill Morneau insisted his stepping down was not related to a conflict-of-interest controversy that has embroiled him and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada.
Justin Trudeau To Testify Before Parliament on WE Charity Scandal
There was no corruption, just a government working to save lives during a pandemic. That’s the message the prime minister delivered to skeptical lawmakers, and to Canadians.
Trump Denies Talking to Ambassador About Moving British Open to His Resort
Ambassador Robert Wood Johnson IV did not deny the episode, but in a Twitter post he wrote that he did not violate any regulations.
Trump’s Request of an Ambassador: Get the British Open for Me
Woody Johnson, the N.F.L. owner, Trump donor and ambassador to Britain, was warned not to get involved in trying to move the tournament to a Trump resort in Scotland, but he raised the idea anyway — and he failed.
Trudeau Adopts a Now-Familiar Tone of Contrition After WE Charity Scandal
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada apologized for failing to recuse himself in the awarding of a government contract to a charity with deep connections to his family.
Trudeau Faces Ethics Questions on Family Ties to Charity Given Government Contract
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s brother and mother were both paid by a charity handpicked by his government to oversee hundreds of millions of dollars in aid to students.
Boris Johnson Avoids Criminal Inquiry Into His Dealings as London’s Mayor
A police watchdog did find evidence, however, that Mr. Johnson and an American businesswoman may have had an “intimate relationship” and that the relationship helped her secure money and networking opportunities.
As India’s Economy Sags, Even the Trump Brand Is Struggling
India has the largest number of Trump Towers outside North America, but sales are cool in an ailing market for luxury real estate.