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Asteroid to make extremely close approach to Earth this week

Thursday, January 26 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- An asteroid the size of a box truck is slated to get very close to Earth this week, according to scientists.But don't be alarmed, it isn't projected to make an impact and cause Armageddon, NASA said.The asteroid, 2023 BU, will pass... Read More.

Biden approves sending 31 Abrams tanks to Ukraine

Wednesday, January 25 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- In a major increase of U.S. support to Ukraine, President Joe Biden has signed off on sending 31 M1 Abrams tanks to the war-torn country as concerns mount over a new Russian offensive this spring."Secretary [Lloyd] Austin has recommended this step because... Read More.

Ukrainian children saved from the Russian ‘vacation’ trap

Wednesday, January 25 by ABC News

(KYIV, Ukraine) -- Russian authorities, according to the Ukrainian government and human rights groups, are reportedly forcing the illegal adoption of Ukrainian children under the guise of sending them on "vacation." But while some parents barely escape the trap, others have, miraculously, been able... Read More.

Russia-Ukraine live updates: Germany to send tanks to Ukraine

Wednesday, January 25 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- More than 10 months after Russian President Vladimir Putin launched an invasion into neighboring Ukraine, the two countries are engaged in a struggle for control of areas throughout eastern and southern Ukraine.Putin’s forces in November pulled out of key positions, retreating... Read More.

US considering sending dozens of Abrams tanks to Ukraine, officials say

Tuesday, January 24 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- U.S. officials confirm that the Biden administration is leaning toward sending M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine and that a decision could be announced as early as this week.One official said that the U.S. will commit to sending between 30 to 50 tanks to... Read More.

US leaning toward sending Abrams tanks to Ukraine, officials say

Tuesday, January 24 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- U.S. officials confirm that the Biden administration is leaning toward sending M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine and that a decision could be announced as early as this week.One official said that the U.S. will commit to sending between 30 to 50 tanks... Read More.

Princess Eugenie expecting second child with husband Jack Brooksbank, Buckingham Palace confirms

Tuesday, January 24 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Princess Eugenie, granddaughter of the late Queen Elizabeth II, is pregnant.Eugenie, 32, and her husband Jack Brooksbank are expecting their second child, Buckingham Palace confirmed Tuesday.Eugenie, the daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, and Brooksbank are already parents to a son... Read More.

Ukraine expects to get 100 Leopard 2 tanks from 12 countries, once Germany approves: Senior Ukrainian official

Monday, January 23 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) — Twelve countries have agreed to supply Ukraine with around 100 Leopard 2 tanks if the German government gives its consent, according to a senior Ukrainian official who spoke exclusively to ABC News.Those agreements, the source said, were made at Friday's summit at... Read More.

American detained in Iran ends 7-day hunger strike, calling it ‘weapon of last resort’

Monday, January 23 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) — Siamak Namazi, a U.S. citizen who has been detained in Iran since 2015, has ended his seven-day hunger strike, according to a Monday news release.Namazi, 51, began the hunger strike on Jan. 16 to mark the seventh anniversary of a prisoner swap... Read More.

Former Navy SEAL killed fighting in Ukraine

Friday, January 20 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- American Daniel Swift, a former Navy SEAL who deserted in 2019, was killed while fighting in Ukraine on Jan. 18, according to U.S. officials."The Navy can confirm that a former Sailor, Daniel W. Swift, was killed in Ukraine on Jan. 18, 2023,"... Read More.

Trial resumes for David Barnes, American detained in Russia

Thursday, January 19 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Over the last two months, following lengthy periods of detention in Russia, Americans Brittney Griner, Sarah Krivanek and Taylor Dudley were all allowed to return home -- but Alabama native David Barnes continues to be held by Russian authorities.Now, after more... Read More.

Russia-Ukraine live updates: US to provide $2.5 billion in aid, weapons to Ukraine

Thursday, January 19 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- More than 10 months after Russian President Vladimir Putin launched an invasion into neighboring Ukraine, the two countries are engaged in a struggle for control of areas throughout eastern and southern Ukraine.Putin’s forces in November pulled out of key positions, retreating... Read More.

Asteroid to make extremely close approach to Earth this week

Biden approves sending 31 Abrams tanks to Ukraine

Ukrainian children saved from the Russian ‘vacation’ trap

Russia-Ukraine live updates: Germany to send tanks to Ukraine

US considering sending dozens of Abrams tanks to Ukraine, officials say

US leaning toward sending Abrams tanks to Ukraine, officials say

Princess Eugenie expecting second child with husband Jack Brooksbank, Buckingham Palace confirms

Ukraine expects to get 100 Leopard 2 tanks from 12 countries, once Germany approves: Senior Ukrainian official

American detained in Iran ends 7-day hunger strike, calling it ‘weapon of last resort’

Former Navy SEAL killed fighting in Ukraine

Trial resumes for David Barnes, American detained in Russia

Russia-Ukraine live updates: US to provide $2.5 billion in aid, weapons to Ukraine

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