A child, seen with an open heart surgery scar, cries while holding an empty tear gas canister believed to have been thrown by riot police on the Nile island of al-Warraq — south of Cairo — on Sunday, July 16. According to Reuters, clashes broke out between police and residents “when security forces attempted to demolish illegal buildings, the Ministry of Interior said in a statement.Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell arrives at the Capitol on Tuesday, July 18. Efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act — otherwise known as Obamacare — were met with another setback Tuesday after three Republican senators said they would oppose a procedural vote to advance McConnell’s plan to roll back significant parts of Obamacare without a replacement plan in place.Britain’s Prince George, left, and Princess Charlotte look through an airplane window as they arrive in Warsaw, Poland, with their parents — Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge — on Monday, July 17. The two were accompanying their parents on a five-day visit to Poland and Germany.Family members of Justine Ruszczyk attend a vigil for her at Freshwater Beach in Sydney on Wednesday, July 19. Ruszczyk, 40, was originally from Australia but moved to the United States in 2014. She was killed by a police officer in Minneapolis minutes after calling 911 to report a possible sexual assault. The Ruszczyk family’s attorney is calling for a comprehensive investigation and policy review.US President Donald Trump leaves after speaking at the first meeting of the Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington on Wednesday, July 19.
Significant Events This Week
In this week’s news, several significant events unfolded that captured global attention:
Efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act face obstacles.
A vigil was held for Justine Ruszczyk in Sydney following her tragic death.
President Trump’s commission on Election Integrity discussed potential reforms.
Violent clashes reported in Cairo amid civil unrest.
In Summary
This week highlighted the ongoing challenges in social and political landscapes around the world.
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