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Iranian American journalist reacts to Iran plot to kidnap her

Thursday, July 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Despite an alleged plot to lure and kidnap her, the arrest of her brother in Iran and ongoing death threats, Iranian American activist and journalist Masih Alinejad refuses to be silenced.Eight months ago, the FBI arrived at Alinejad's Brooklyn, New York,... Read More.

Haiti receives 1st COVID-19 vaccines

Thursday, July 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Approximately 500,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine arrived in Haiti on Wednesday, meaning it no longer was the only country in the Americas without any. But vaccine hesitancy, to say nothing of the recent violence and political unrest, could delay distribution for... Read More.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel to visit White House before she leaves office

Thursday, July 15 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel is set to visit the White House Thursday for talks with President Joe Biden.After deciding not to seek another term in office, her trip will likely mark a farewell to Biden. It's a chance for the longtime acquaintances... Read More.

South Africa riots: At least 72 killed, over 1,000 arrested amid worst violence in decades

Wednesday, July 14 by ABC News

(PRETORIA, South Africa) -- At least 72 people have been killed in ongoing riots across South Africa, despite the efforts of heavily outnumbered authorities to quell the violent unrest sparked by the imprisonment of former President Jacob Zuma.The South African Police Service said in... Read More.

Wife fears for American snatched from Moscow and taken to Belarus

Tuesday, July 13 by ABC News

(MOSCOW) — Alena Denisavets said she had been looking for her husband for more than a day when she got a text message from a lawyer who she believed was working for Belarus’ feared security services, still known today as the KGB.Her husband Youras... Read More.

First lady Jill Biden to travel to Tokyo for Olympics opening ceremony

Tuesday, July 13 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- First lady Jill Biden will attend the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan, which will be held on July 23, according to the office of the first lady.The Summer Olympics were supposed to kick off in Japan's capital last... Read More.

Haitian-born Florida resident arrested as latest suspect in president’s assassination

Monday, July 12 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- More than two dozen people, mostly foreigners, have been accused of playing a role in the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise last week. Now, authorities have arrested a Haitian-born Florida resident who they say acted as a middleman between the alleged... Read More.

Haiti’s interim prime minister says president was tortured before being killed, vows justice

Sunday, July 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) — Claude Joseph, the interim prime minister of Haiti, said in an interview with ABC News that former President Jovenel Moise was tortured before he was killed and vowed to bring the perpetrators of the assassination to justice."Mercenaries came to the president's... Read More.

COVID-19 rules at the Tokyo Olympics: Spectators banned, vaccination not required

Saturday, July 10 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- As the coronavirus pandemic rages on in some parts of the world, the upcoming Summer Olympic Games are set to be unlike any others.The 2020 Summer Olympics were supposed to kick off in Japan's capital last year on July 24. But the... Read More.

Haiti requests US send troops following president’s assassination

Friday, July 9 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Haiti's government has requested the U.S. send troops to help stabilize the country and secure critical infrastructure like oil reserves and its port and airport in the wake of the assassination of its president earlier this week, Haitian Elections Minister Mathias Pierre... Read More.

US sending FBI, DHS officials to help Haiti investigate president’s assassination

Friday, July 9 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Senior officials from the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security will be deployed to Haiti to assist the government's investigation of the assassination of President Jovenel Moise, the White House announced Friday.The assistance comes after two U.S. citizens were among the... Read More.

Taliban claim to control most of Afghanistan as US military exit looms

Friday, July 9 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Taliban has claimed it now controls most of Afghanistan as the United States military withdrawal from the country looms and a day after U.S. President Joe Biden defended his decision to bring home American forces following two decades of war.A... Read More.

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Iranian American journalist reacts to Iran plot to kidnap her

Haiti receives 1st COVID-19 vaccines

German Chancellor Angela Merkel to visit White House before she leaves office

South Africa riots: At least 72 killed, over 1,000 arrested amid worst violence in decades

Wife fears for American snatched from Moscow and taken to Belarus

First lady Jill Biden to travel to Tokyo for Olympics opening ceremony

Haitian-born Florida resident arrested as latest suspect in president’s assassination

Haiti’s interim prime minister says president was tortured before being killed, vows justice

COVID-19 rules at the Tokyo Olympics: Spectators banned, vaccination not required

Haiti requests US send troops following president’s assassination

US sending FBI, DHS officials to help Haiti investigate president’s assassination

Taliban claim to control most of Afghanistan as US military exit looms

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