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In Ethiopian civil war, famine and sexual violence shatter Tigray region

Tuesday, June 22 by ABC News

(ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia) -- Voting was underway in Ethiopia Monday as Tigray, the northernmost regional state of the country, is torn apart by civil war and famine.Eritrean troops from across the border and Ethiopian national forces are being accused of war crimes, rape and... Read More.

Australia pushes back against U.N committee’s draft recommendation to label Great Barrier Reef as ‘in danger’

Tuesday, June 22 by ABC News

(SYDNEY) -- Australian plans to challenge a draft recommendation from the United Nations World Heritage Committee that the Great Barrier Reef be identified as "in danger."The U.N. Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) draft report says the reef should be added to its "in... Read More.

UN report finds increasing violence and need for humanitarian assistance in Afghanistan as US troops withdraw

Tuesday, June 22 by ABC News

(KABUL, Afghanistan) -- The United Nations paints a grim portrait of life in Afghanistan in a new situation report, highlighting increased violence and the spread of COVID-19 as the Taliban has taken control of dozens of districts in recent weeks.According to Secretary-General Antonio Guterres'... Read More.

Princes William, Harry had ‘explosive argument’ over Meghan bullying allegations, new book claims

Monday, June 21 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- An "explosive argument" between Princes William and Harry led to William initiating the split of their households and the ultimate breakup of the so-called "Fab 4," a new book claims.When it was announced two years ago that Prince Harry and his wife... Read More.

Hong Kong pro-democracy paper Apple Daily could close by the weekend, staff are told

Monday, June 21 by ABC News

(HONG KONG) -- Hong Kong’s last remaining opposition paper Apple Daily may be forced to shutter its operations and publish its last edition as soon as this Friday if it is unable to get the approval of the government to unfreeze its assets to... Read More.

Afghanistan’s president will visit Biden at the White House on Friday

Sunday, June 20 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) — As the U.S. military drawdown from Afghanistan continues, the White House announced that the Afghan president and chairman of the High Council for National Reconciliation will visit with President Joe Biden on Friday in Washington.President Ashraf Ghani and Chairman Abdullah Abdullah's visit... Read More.

North Korea attempted to hack South Korea’s nuclear think tank, lawmaker says

Saturday, June 19 by ABC News

(SEOUL, South Korea) -- A North Korean hacker group allegedly broke into South Korea's nuclear research center last month, marking the latest in a series of cyberattack attempts, a South Korean lawmaker said in a press briefing Friday.The Korean Atomic Energy Research Institute noticed... Read More.

Young princess fights for her claim to the (abolished) throne of Italy

Saturday, June 19 by ABC News

Ines De La Cuetara, ABC News(ROME) -- Italy may have abolished its monarchy 75 years ago, but having no real power hasn't stopped its royal family from feuding.Direct descendants of Italy's last king are divided over who should lead the family. For thousands... Read More.

US woman who was former Marine found dead in Russia; suspect arrested on murder charges

Saturday, June 19 by ABC News

(MOSCOW) -- An American woman studying in Russia, who went missing four days ago, has been found dead and a man has been arrested on suspicion of her murder, Russian police said Saturday.A search had been underway for Catherine Serou, a 34 year-old graduate... Read More.

‘A soldier’: New Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi comes to power with clear hard-line agenda

Saturday, June 19 by ABC News

(TEHRAN) -- The conservative cleric Ebrahim Raisi, the 61-year old new president-elect of Iran, heralds from a remote village in the northeast of the country, and after Friday's election victory, will take up residence in the presidential palace. He has taken on a number... Read More.

Campaign in Iran aims to suppress presidential election voter turnout to send message to regime

Friday, June 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Iran is holding its 13th presidential election on Friday, but many people in the country have said they will stay at home and refrain from voting as part of a no voting campaign."This election is a sham. They always have been,... Read More.

North Korea to keep doors open for dialogue with Biden

Friday, June 18 by ABC News

(SEOUL, South Korea) -- In his first official reaction to the Biden administration, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un told his government to get ready for "both dialogue and confrontation" with the United States, "especially to get fully prepared for confrontation," the Korean Central... Read More.

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In Ethiopian civil war, famine and sexual violence shatter Tigray region

Australia pushes back against U.N committee’s draft recommendation to label Great Barrier Reef as ‘in danger’

UN report finds increasing violence and need for humanitarian assistance in Afghanistan as US troops withdraw

Princes William, Harry had ‘explosive argument’ over Meghan bullying allegations, new book claims

Hong Kong pro-democracy paper Apple Daily could close by the weekend, staff are told

Afghanistan’s president will visit Biden at the White House on Friday

North Korea attempted to hack South Korea’s nuclear think tank, lawmaker says

Young princess fights for her claim to the (abolished) throne of Italy

US woman who was former Marine found dead in Russia; suspect arrested on murder charges

‘A soldier’: New Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi comes to power with clear hard-line agenda

Campaign in Iran aims to suppress presidential election voter turnout to send message to regime

North Korea to keep doors open for dialogue with Biden

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