The study, based on research featured in a Netflix documentary, fueled debate over a site that is used for Islamic and Hindu rituals.
Tag: Ethics and Official Misconduct
Portugal’s Socialists Concede Election Amid Far-Right Surge
A center-right coalition claimed a narrow victory over the governing Socialists, while the populist Chega party soared to a strong third-place finish.
Senate Aide Investigated Over Unofficial Ukraine Actions
Kyle Parker says he delivered sniper gear as part of his unabashed support for Ukraine. Investigators say there may be “counterintelligence issues.”
Mexico’s President Faces Inquiry for Disclosing Phone Number of Times Journalist
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador of Mexico has repeatedly made attacks on members of the news media in a country that is one of the world’s deadliest for journalists.
The Friar Who Became the Vatican’s Go-To Guy on A.I.
Paolo Benanti advises the Roman Catholic Church and the Italian government on the tricky questions, moral and otherwise, raised by the rapidly advancing technology.
Former President Zuma Threatens ANC Hold on South Africa
Six years after he was forced from office, former President Jacob Zuma, who still has a loyal following, is campaigning for opponents of the party he once led, the African National Congress.
Norwegian Official Resigns Over Plagiarism After Cracking Down On It
Norway’s higher education minister, Sandra Borch, resigned after admitting she “took text from other assignments without stating the sources,” in her master’s thesis.
Standoff at Presidential Palace Shows Poland’s Right Won’t Go Quietly
The incident escalated a campaign by the ousted Law and Justice party to resist the transfer of power after it lost its parliamentary majority in October.
‘World’s Oldest Pyramid’? A Study’s Claim Troubles Archaeologists
The study, under investigation by its publisher, has fueled a dispute over the age of a partially excavated site and prompted warnings about the dangers of nationalist mythmaking.
U.N. Seeks Repayment of $63.6 Million From Former Official
The official was fired after investing millions in U.N. funds in housing and energy projects that went badly. He is contesting the order.