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Biden calls Netanyahu after criticism he was silent on Israeli-Palestinian violence

Wednesday, May 12 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) — After a spiraling descent into bloodshed in recent days, the U.S. is boosting its diplomatic efforts to halt the violence between Israeli security forces and Hamas, the Palestinian terrorist group ruling Gaza. President Joe Biden called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday,... Read More.

US boosts diplomatic response to Israeli-Palestinian violence amid criticism Biden MIA

Wednesday, May 12 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) — After a spiraling descent into bloodshed in recent days, the U.S. is boosting its diplomatic efforts to halt the violence between Israeli security forces and Hamas, the Palestinian terrorist group ruling Gaza. But President Joe Biden still has not addressed the growing crisis,... Read More.

Death toll rises as violence escalates between Israel, Hamas

Wednesday, May 12 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Tensions in the Middle East have risen to new heights as deadly confrontations continued unabated Wednesday between Israel's military and Hamas, the Palestinian militant group ruling the Gaza Strip. The Israel Defense Forces said on Twitter early Wednesday that Hamas and other... Read More.

What India’s second COVID-19 wave may mean for countries in Africa

Wednesday, May 12 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As India, the second-most populous country in the world, grapples with a devastating second wave of COVID-19 infections that has pushed its health system to the brink of collapse, officials in Africa, the world's second-largest continent, are on high alert. "What’s happening... Read More.

At least nine dead, 21 injured in school shooting in Russia

Tuesday, May 11 by ABC News

(MOSCOW) -- At least seven children and two adults have been killed and around 20 more injured in a mass shooting at a school in the Russian city of Kazan. A gunman attacked school no. 175 in the city, about 500 miles east of Moscow,... Read More.

At least nine dead in school shooting in Russia

Tuesday, May 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- At least seven children and two adults have been killed and over 20 more injured in a mass shooting at a school in the Russian city of Kazan, according to local authorities. A gunman attacked school no. 175 in the city about... Read More.

Queen Elizabeth opens parliament in first major public engagement since Prince Philip’s death

Tuesday, May 11 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Queen Elizabeth stepped out Tuesday for her first public engagement outside of Windsor Castle since the death last month of Prince Philip, her husband of 73 years. The queen opened the United Kingdom's parliament with a speech, performing a ceremonial duty in her... Read More.

At least eight dead in school shooting in Russia

Tuesday, May 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- At least seven children and a teacher have been killed in a mass shooting at a school in the Russian city of Kazan, according to local authorities. Police and emergency services descended on school no. 175 in the city after firing began... Read More.

Rockets launched at Jerusalem by militant group Hamas, leading to unrest

Tuesday, May 11 by ABC News

(JERUSALEM) -- At least seven of the more than 150 rockets launched by militant group Hamas on Monday targeted Jerusalem, according to Israel’s Defense Forces (IDF). Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that a line was crossed when rockets were launched from Gaza at... Read More.

US ship fired 30 warning shots at Iranian speedboats in Strait of Hormuz

Tuesday, May 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A U.S. Coast Guard cutter fired 30 warning shots at two armed Iranian fast-attack boats on Monday after they approached American warships at a high rate of speed while transiting through the Strait of Hormuz, according to the U.S. Navy. It is... Read More.

Coral reefs could stop growing in 10 years unless greenhouse gases are significantly reduced, new study says

Monday, May 10 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The fate of coral reefs around the world remains grim should global warming continue at its current rate, according to new research. Coral reefs will stop growing in the next decade or so unless a significant reduction in greenhouse gases is achieved,... Read More.

Duchess Meghan Markle wears ‘woman power’ necklace at Vax Live event

Monday, May 10 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Duchess Meghan made her first appearance since her bombshell interview with Oprah this past weekend. In a pre-taped video that aired during Global Citizen's Vax Live: The Concert to Reunite the World event, she wore a floral print red and pink shirtdress... Read More.

Biden calls Netanyahu after criticism he was silent on Israeli-Palestinian violence

US boosts diplomatic response to Israeli-Palestinian violence amid criticism Biden MIA

Death toll rises as violence escalates between Israel, Hamas

What India’s second COVID-19 wave may mean for countries in Africa

At least nine dead, 21 injured in school shooting in Russia

At least nine dead in school shooting in Russia

Queen Elizabeth opens parliament in first major public engagement since Prince Philip’s death

At least eight dead in school shooting in Russia

US ship fired 30 warning shots at Iranian speedboats in Strait of Hormuz

Coral reefs could stop growing in 10 years unless greenhouse gases are significantly reduced, new study says

Duchess Meghan Markle wears ‘woman power’ necklace at Vax Live event

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