Month: June 2023

Pope Francis sends a message to the president of the European People’s Party (EPP) group in the European Parliament to urge them to be very aware of the responsibility of Christian politicians “to translate the great dream of fraternity into concrete actions of good politics in absolute”. levels”. By Adriana Masotti Pope Francis has addressed a message to the president of the European People’s Party (EPP) group in the European Parliament, Manfred Weber. The text is dated June 9, the day on which an audience with the EPP parliamentarians was scheduled, but later canceled due to the Pope’s hospitalization. In…

By Brian Greenspun (contact) Sunday, June 11, 2023 | 2 am We live in interesting times. This statement, by itself, is not news. It is both a blessing and a curse to civilizations throughout the ages, which, I should think, would much prefer the uninteresting, boring, soothing sense that people all over the world have of a world at peace and a nation full of of tranquility Alas, this is not the world we live in where even relative calm seems to be as elusive as Mike Pence’s ability to square an orange. (I refer you to his most recent…

Donald Trump walked into a waffle restaurant in Columbus, Georgia on Saturday afternoon. The idea, presumably, was to create an impromptu moment: to present a man who didn’t dwell on future days. Prepositioned supporters suggest that it was rather more prepositioned. But there is no doubt that the former president seemed relaxed, confident and upbeat. The pit stop came after his first public appearance since that remarkable allegation was revealed. I watched from the “fake news” media pen in the back of the Columbus Convention Center as he delivered a defiant 90-minute speech. The capacity crowd was the great and…

Breaking news LIVE: Hello and welcome to the ABP Live Breaking News Live Blog. Please follow this space for all breaking news and latest updates from India and around the world. Delhi Congress will hold ‘Chaupals’ today in solidarity with women fighters The Delhi Congress will hold public meetings in solidarity with women wrestlers who have accused Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment, a party leader said on Friday. These “chaupal” meetings will be held on June 11. “The first public meeting will begin at 11 am on Sunday in Babarpur. Another meeting…

Ukraine: Destroyed Soviet-era dam near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant For free real-time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox, sign up for our breaking news emails Sign up to our free emails for breaking news Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said defensive and counter-offensive actions against Russian forces are underway in an apparent confirmation of the expected pullback of Putin’s troops. Mr Zelensky said on Saturday that his top commanders were in a “positive” mindset as his troops engaged in heavy fighting at the front. The Ukrainian leader, speaking at a press conference in Kiev alongside Canadian Prime…

Dr. James McDonald was confirmed Friday afternoon by the state Senate as the top public health official in New York State. McDonald succeeds Dr Mary Bassett, who left the role at the end of last year. McDonald, who had been acting health commissioner, was appointed in March by Gov. Kathy Hochul. In a statement, McDonald called the appointment and confirmation “the honor of a lifetime.” “There are few things more important to people than their own health,” he said. “My goal as health commissioner is to do everything I can to empower New Yorkers to live healthier lives, eliminate health…

Dear EDITOR: Americans should be aware of both sides of the climate controversy in order to make informed decisions. Climate change is a crisis of political science, not real science. Some people believe that climate change will destroy the Earth, but as the late meteorologist and founder of the Weather Channel, John Coleman, stated in a 2014 interview. “Climate change is not happening, there is no human-caused global warming now, there has been none in the past, and there is no reason to expect it in the future.” Socialist-driven governments promote phase-out of fossil fuels to promote cap-and-trade to control…

DEEP officials said out of an abundance of caution to protect the airport environment and vehicles on Route 20, they made this decision. WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. – A moose was euthanized by environmental authorities after it trespassed on property at Bradley International Airport on Friday. DEEP officials said they received a report of an antelope being seen near the airport. Police and DEEP Environmental Conservation (EnCon) Wildlife Division personnel went to the scene. The moose was on property in the vicinity of the airport and had breached an exterior perimeter fence. Out of an abundance of caution, to protect the…