The Daily Populous

Nancy Pelosi has hip replacement surgery after injury in Europe

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi underwent a successful hip replacement after being hospitalized during a trip to Luxembourg, her office said Saturday.

"Earlier this morning, Speaker Emerita Pelosi underwent a successful hip replacement and is well on the mend," spokesperson Ian Krager said in a statement.

The operation was conducted at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center at Landstuhl Army Base in Germany, her office said.

The Defense Department provided medevac support to transport Pelosi there from Luxembourg.

Pelosi was in Luxembourg as part of a congressional delegation to mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge, CBS News previously reported.

Sources familiar with the matter told CBS News that Pelosi injured her left leg in a fall.

Pelosi, 84, served as Democratic leader in the House for 20 years, including two stints as speaker, before stepping aside two years ago. »

Finland first in world to ban cargo ships from dumping wastewater

Authored by yle.fi

Last week, the Finnish Parliament passed legislation banning cargo ships from discharging wastewater in the country's coastal waters.

Passenger ships have long been prohibited from such practices, but now cargo vessels will also be held to the same standard.

Open image viewer Ships will now have to pump out their wastewater when docking at Finnish ports. »

Dr. Oz Exposed for Colossal, Multimillion Dollar Conflict of Interest

Authored by newrepublic.com

The lawsuit does not mention if the woman was successful in terminating her pregnancy.

Now Paxton is asking the county court to order Carpenter to pay $100,000 for every violation of the state’s near-total abortion ban. »

Russia signs $13bn-a-year oil deal with India in blow to Western sanctions

Authored by independent.co.uk

Russian state-owned oil firm Rosneft has signed a deal worth $13bn (£10bn) a year selling oil to Indian refiner Reliance in a blow to sanctions against Vladimir Putin’s government.

Secondary sanctions on Russian oil sales are growing, including on Russia’s "shadow fleet" that now transports nearly all its oil exports.”.

India, China and other nations have made use of the sanctions to buy cheap oil and gas from Russia. »

Quick response saves Saskatchewan hockey player’s life after neck slashed

Authored by ckom.com

As that play was going on, the 35-year-old Cusitar was on the ground after having his neck slashed by a skate blade.

Minor hockey players in Saskatchewan must wear a neck guard, but for players in a league that’s for age 18 or older, like Senior A hockey or beer leagues, it is not mandated.

Hockey Saskatchewan recently expanded the use of neck guards to include all referees officiating minor hockey and Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League. »