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Former US President Biden undergoing radiation therapy for cancer, says spokesperson
US President Joe Biden delivers remarks on healthcare coverage and the economy, at the White House in Washington, US July 7, 2023.— ReutersFormer US President Joe Biden is receiving radiation therapy for his prostate cancer diagnosed in May, a spokesperson for him said on Saturday.
"As part of a treatment plan for prostate cancer, President Biden is currently undergoing radiation therapy and hormone treatment," said the spokesperson.
Biden, who turns 83 next month, in September underwent a procedure known as Mohs surgery to remove cancerous cells from his skin.
The Democratic former president in May revealed that he had been diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer. His team said the illness was aggressive but hormone-sensitive, meaning it was likely to respond to treatment.
"Cancer touches us all. Like so many of you, Jill and I have learned that we...
President and Melania Trump tour Texas flood devastation: ‘We mourn for every single life’
Kerr County, Texas – 11 July 2025
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump arrived in Kerr County, Texas, today to witness the devastation caused by catastrophic flooding that has claimed at least 129 lives across the state. The couple toured the worst-hit areas, including the riverside community of Kerrville and the historic Camp Mystic, where 27 young girls tragically lost their lives.
Speaking at a roundtable with emergency responders and local officials, President Trump described the scene as “hard to believe” and likened the Guadalupe River to “a little narrow river that becomes a monster.” He added, “I’ve seen hurricanes, tornadoes… but I’ve never seen anything like this. This is a bad one.”
The First Lady, visibly moved, shared her condolences: “My deepest sympathy to all of the parents who lost beautiful young souls. We are...
Kenya’s President, Ruto Chooses Interior Minister As New Deputy After Gachagua’s Impeachment
Politics tamfitronics Kenyan President, William Ruto has nominated the current interior minister, Kithuri Kindiki, to replace Rigathi Gachagua as Deputy President after Gachagua was impeached by the Senate on Thursday.The dramatic political shift has captivated the nation, which is often regarded as a stable democracy in the turbulent East African region.The impeachment of Gachagua, Ruto’s running mate in the closely contested 2022 election, marks a significant moment in Kenyan politics as he becomes the first deputy president to be impeached under the revised 2010 constitution.The Senate voted to remove Gachagua after finding him guilty of five out of eleven charges, despite his absence from the proceedings due to hospitalization.The fast-moving developments continued on Friday as National Assembly Speaker, Moses Wetangula announced Kindiki’s nomination and urged parliamentarians to proceed with the vote for confirmation.Kindiki, a 52-year-old...
Letters: SUN President playing dangerous politics in election campaign
Politics tamfitronics Politicking by the Saskatchewan Union of Nurses during the Saskatchewan election creates unnecessary fear among voters, writes Michael Lee.Published Oct 11, 2024 • Last updated 1 day ago • 3 minute readPoliticking by the Saskatchewan Union of Nurses during the Saskatchewan election creates unnecessary fear among voters, writes Michael Lee.During these uncertain times with an aging population and the many pandemic-traumatized, people want to feel safe and secure about food, shelter, personal safety and health care.It is immoral and unethical to use health care as a political football and for Saskatchewan Union of Nurses (SUN) president Tracey Zambory to attempt to set panic into our lives. This is absolutely irresponsible.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Unlimited online access to articles from across...
