In the view of some American diplomats, Mr. Johnson’s willingness to carry out President Trump’s request to seek the British government’s help in moving the British Open to his golf resort in Scotland was only the latest example of the envoy’s poor jud…
Tag: Ethics and Official Misconduct
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.
Once Science Fiction, Gene Editing Is Now a Looming Reality
The prospect of erasing some disabilities and perceived deficiencies hovers at the margins of what people consider ethically acceptable.
Top State Dept. Officials Enabled Misconduct by Pompeo, Whistle-Blower Said
A newly public copy of the whistle-blower’s complaint says that top officials who were protecting the secretary of state blocked the whistle-blower from addressing the issue internally.
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.
François Fillon, Ex-Presidential Hopeful in France, Is Convicted of Embezzlement
Mr. Fillon was sentenced to prison time. His 2017 presidential bid fell apart after allegations that he paid his wife with taxpayer funds for a fake job.
In Israel, Modern Medicine Grapples With Ghosts of the Third Reich
A Palestinian surgeon, a Jewish patient, a Nazi medical text — and an unlikely bond.
Ecuador’s Former President Convicted on Corruption Charges
The outcome of Rafael Correa’s closely watched trial is likely to affect Ecuador’s political landscape for years to come.
Dip in Italy’s Cases Does Not Come Fast Enough for Swamped Hospitals
Even as new coronavirus infections appear to slow, a backlog is forcing doctors to make increasingly tough choices about treatment.
Audit Finds Suspicious Financial Dealings in African Soccer
An investigation into the Confederation of African Football uncovered information suggesting that tens of millions of dollars had been misappropriated.