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‘Rapid evolution’ of tuskless elephants caused by ivory trade, scientists say

Thursday, October 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) — Ivory poaching has led to a "rapid evolution" of tuskless African elephants, as elephants without tusks were far more likely to survive during the height of the ivory trade, according to new research.Much of the distress on the species occurred during... Read More.

Man attempting to demolish ancient sphinx in Cairo caught

Thursday, October 21 by ABC News

(CAIRO) —A man attempting to demolish one of four ancient sphinxes adorning the Tahrir square in Cairo was caught by security personnel, an eyewitness reports."I and my friends were in Tahrir when we saw someone climbing up to the head of one of the... Read More.

8 Nigerians charged with alleged internet scams promising romance, travel

Thursday, October 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) — Eight Nigerians have been charged in the U.S. with running widespread internet scams for at least a decade from their base of operation in Cape Town, South Africa, federal prosecutors in New Jersey announced Wednesday.The suspects, who were arrested in Cape... Read More.

No US injuries in attack on remote American base in Syria

Thursday, October 21 by ABC News

(AL-TANF, Syria) -- There were no U.S. military injuries or deaths resulting from a coordinated attack Wednesday on a small remote U.S. military base at al Tanf, Syria, according to two U.S. officials.The attack "at a minimum" involved drones and "indirect fire," the military... Read More.

Former ‘400 Mawozo’ hostages describe ordeal as Haiti gang demands $17 million ransom for kidnapped missionaries

Wednesday, October 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Survivors of a previous kidnapping by the notorious Haitian gang 400 Mawozo have revealed details about what life was like as a hostage, with the group currently demanding a $17 million ransom to set free 16 Americans and one Canadian they have... Read More.

China’s reported hypersonic weapon test raises security concerns

Wednesday, October 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Reports that China may have tested a new hypersonic weapon have grabbed the world's attention and divided national security experts about its strategic significance and whether the U.S. was falling behind in a new arms race.But it also raised basic questions... Read More.

North Korea fires possible ballistic missile, eighth test this year

Wednesday, October 20 by ABC News

(SEOUL, South Korea) -- North Korea fired a possible submarine-launched ballistic missile off the East Coast Tuesday morning, according to the neighboring countries South Korea and Japan, marking the eighth missile test-fire this year alone."Our military detected a missile launch eastward from a site... Read More.

What to know about the escalating tensions between China and Taiwan

Wednesday, October 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Since the beginning of October, Beijing has sent more than 150 military aircraft into Taiwan’s air defense zone in an attempt to intimidate the Taiwanese government. In recent days, the People’s Liberation Army also mounted large amphibious landing drills on the... Read More.

Seventeen missionaries, including five children, kidnapped in Haiti, ministry says

Monday, October 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A Haitian gang has been blamed for kidnapping a group at a Haitian airport that included 17 missionaries, five of them children, according to officials.Nineteen people were abducted by a gang at a checkpoint in Haiti during an airport run on... Read More.

Young Afghan woman, separated from family in US, pleads for help getting out

Saturday, October 16 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- "I'm in danger," the daughter cried to her father from thousands of miles away in Afghanistan."We cannot go outside with friends. Before, we were going outside to restaurants, shopping, but now we are like prisoners in our own home," she said, her... Read More.

Massive asteroids will whiz past Earth in coming weeks, including 1 nearly size of Empire State Building

Saturday, October 16 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Several massive asteroids are expected to whiz close to Earth in the coming weeks, including one nearly the size of the Empire State Building.Two are expected to soar near the planet on Saturday, followed by more in the coming days, according... Read More.

Trapped in the woods: Belarus accused of using migrants as weapons

Saturday, October 16 by ABC News

(LIPSK, Poland) -- It was pitch black as the activists entered the forest. Even with headlamps and torches, their beams shone only small windows into the darkness, illuminating the trunks of birch trees.The activists, from the migrants rights group, Grupa Granica, were looking for... Read More.

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‘Rapid evolution’ of tuskless elephants caused by ivory trade, scientists say

Man attempting to demolish ancient sphinx in Cairo caught

8 Nigerians charged with alleged internet scams promising romance, travel

No US injuries in attack on remote American base in Syria

Former ‘400 Mawozo’ hostages describe ordeal as Haiti gang demands $17 million ransom for kidnapped missionaries

China’s reported hypersonic weapon test raises security concerns

North Korea fires possible ballistic missile, eighth test this year

What to know about the escalating tensions between China and Taiwan

Seventeen missionaries, including five children, kidnapped in Haiti, ministry says

Young Afghan woman, separated from family in US, pleads for help getting out

Massive asteroids will whiz past Earth in coming weeks, including 1 nearly size of Empire State Building

Trapped in the woods: Belarus accused of using migrants as weapons

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