Chris Hahn, 19, was told of his parents deaths after being woken from a medically-induced coma.
The congressman took a different stance to President-elect Trump, who has downplayed Russian involvement.
The woman shielded the child as the big cat leapt from the enclosure and attacked them.
Pope Francis' predecessor Benedict XVI also pardoned his whistleblowing butler in 2012.
Poverty and rising alcohol prices have led many Russians to risk everything for a drink.
'We can't go on like nothing is happening,' said French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault.
Statement from a German policeman contributes to an ongoing debate about deportations in the country.
IBTimes UK looks at the controversy behind what will be Africa's largest hydroelectric power plant.
Outgoing US President unveiled move in conjunction with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
President-elect's adviser Newt Gingrich says Trump supporters 'tired of hearing this stuff'.
Christmas celebrations were briefly disrupted by an explosion, but no injuries were reported.
Beijing says it hopes its neighbour 'can draw lessons from this, respect China's core interests'.
Long-standing leader wants to contest Adama Barrow's win due to what he calls 'unacceptable abnormalities'.
Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam will be Africa's largest hydroelectric power plant upon completion in 2017.
A maritime political analyst said other claimants of the territorial dispute have militarised.
Commercial operators would be fined £598 if they are found violating regulations.
18 Lucha activists were arrested by police during a peaceful demonstration in Goma.
Obama said she would support the president-elect but could not bring herself to use his name.
Top concern for Nato and Pentagon ignored by President-elect, who wants to concentration on Islamic extremists.
The development shows the growing closeness between China and Thailand, the oldest ally of the US in Asia.
Warehouse and offices of newly renovated site damaged with cause not yet known.
The militants were reportedly planning to launch a suicide attack during Christmas Day or New Year's Eve.
Police said that more than one gunman could be on the run.
UN proposed one-year-long arms embargo as genocide fears increase in war-torn South Sudan.
The senator lashed out at President Duterte saying he should be on the top of his drug list.
US, EU sanctions against top Congolese security officials said to be 'useless' as crackdown on protests deepens.
Budi Waseso, head of the National Narcotics Agency, said they are cooperating with the military to combat drug menace.
Arnold said Trump also insulted his own son during the outburst caught on tape.
Choi Soon-sil, Park's long-time friend, is in custody and on trial for fraud and abuse of power.
Edith Cowan University in Perth feared Dr David Goodall's presence was a safety risk due to his age.