Pakistan, Oct. 1 -- Norway's parliament has begun public hearings into links between the late US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and Norwegian politicians and diplomats. The hearings began Wednesday as the controversy continues to affect the country's political and diplomatic circles. The investigation follows the release of millions of Epstein-related documents by the US Department of Justice. The documents reportedly revealed connections involving politicians, royals and wealthy individuals worldwide.

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Norway has faced political fallout over the revelations, prompting parliamentary inquiries and police investigations. The parliament's Committee on Scrutiny and Constitu...