Gerald Butts, a longtime friend of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada, is set to testify before a parliamentary committee about the political scandal entangling the government.
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How Justin Trudeau Was Ensnared by Scandal: A Corruption Case and ‘Veiled Threats’
The Canadian prime minister is enmeshed in a case involving a corporation accused of corruption and his former justice minister, who says his office improperly pressured her.
How Justin Trudeau Was Ensnared by Scandal: A Corruption Case and ‘Veiled Threats’
The Canadian prime minister is enmeshed in a case involving a corporation accused of corruption and his former justice minister, who says his office improperly pressured her.
Trudeau Promised a Fresh Approach to Politics. Now He’s Embroiled in Scandal.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada has been drawn into scandal around a corporation accused of corruption and his former justice minister, who said his office pressured her to drop the case.
Trudeau’s Ex-Attorney General: ‘Veiled Threats’ Were Made to Drop Case
Jody Wilson-Raybould said she was pressured to end a criminal prosecution of SNC-Lavalin. The opposition called for Mr. Trudeau’s resignation.
28 Women Dragging Suitcases March for Abortion Rights in Northern Ireland
The demonstrators called for action on Northern Ireland’s restrictive abortion laws that activists say drives 28 women weekly to travel to England for the procedure.
Britain, Trying to Boost Organ Donations, to Make Most Adults Presumed Donors
Under the new rules, by 2020, most adults in Britain would be considered potential organ donors unless they registered their wish to the contrary.
England Greatly Expands Sex Education, Despite Some Parents’ Protests
The first revision of the curriculum in two decades will include information on same-sex relationships, as well as warnings against sexting and forced marriage.
May Allows Parliament Vote for a Short Extension to Delay Brexit
Under pressure from her own party, Prime Minister Theresa May of Britain promised Parliament on Tuesday that it would have a vote to delay Britain’s exit if it rejected her withdrawal plans.
Theresa May Promises U.K. Parliament a Vote to Delay Brexit
Her hand was forced by cabinet ministers who said they were prepared to risk being fired rather than accept an E.U. withdrawal without an agreement.