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World meets 10-year target to increase area of protected land on Earth, new report states

Wednesday, May 19 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The international community has met its 10-year global target to increase the area of protected land on Earth, according to a new report."Great progress" has been made since 2010, with more than 42% of the current coverage added in the last... Read More.

Royal baby news: Princess Beatrice pregnant with first child

Wednesday, May 19 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Another great-grandchild is on the way for Queen Elizabeth.The queen's granddaughter Princess Beatrice and her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, are expecting a baby this fall, Buckingham Palace announced Wednesday."The Queen has been informed, and both families are delighted with the news," the... Read More.

Hamas willing to agree to ceasefire with Israel on two conditions, senior official says

Wednesday, May 19 by ABC News

(JERUSALEM) -- Hamas, the Palestinian militant group ruling the Gaza Strip, is willing to enter into a ceasefire agreement with Israel's military contingent on two conditions, according to a senior Hamas official."We informed all parties that we would accept a mutual ceasefire between Israel... Read More.

Prince Harry, Duchess Meghan celebrate third wedding anniversary

Wednesday, May 19 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Three years ago today, millions of fans around the world watched Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan get married in a star-studded ceremony at St. George's Chapel that included Oprah Winfrey.Now, after an unlikely turn of events, the Sussexes have moved to... Read More.

India surpasses 25 million COVID-19 cases as powerful cyclone slows response effort

Tuesday, May 18 by ABC News

(NEW DELHI) -- A cyclone pummeled India on Monday, the nation's deadliest day of the pandemic, as the country also surpassed a grave milestone: 25 million COVID-19 cases.India, now the global epicenter of the pandemic, is seeing this second wave of infection only worsen... Read More.

Jailed hero of ‘Hotel Rwanda’ claims he was tortured at ‘slaughterhouse’ after arriving in Kigali

Tuesday, May 18 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Paul Rusesabagina, the former hotelier who inspired the acclaimed 2004 film "Hotel Rwanda," alleges he was tortured by Rwandan authorities for several days at an unknown location he described as a "slaughterhouse" after he unintentionally traveled to Kigali last August where he... Read More.

Man killed in shark attack while surfing on Australia coast

Tuesday, May 18 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- A man has been killed in a shark attack while he was surfing off the coast of Australia on Tuesday morning.The incident occurred at approximately 11:20 a.m. on Tuesday morning when emergency services were called to Tuncurry Beach in New South Wales... Read More.

Amid pressure, Biden backs cease-fire in call with Israel’s Netanyahu

Monday, May 17 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- As the fighting between Israeli forces and Hamas, the militant group that governs Gaza, enters a second week, President Joe Biden is now backing a cease-fire as critics urge him to take a more active role in addressing the decades-old conflict between... Read More.

Israel unleashes more airstrikes on Gaza Strip, after deadliest single attack so far

Monday, May 17 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Israeli warplanes continued to bombard the neighboring Gaza Strip on Monday, a day after carrying out the deadliest single attack there in the latest outbreak of violence between Israel's military and Hamas, the Palestinian militant group ruling the blockaded territory.The Palestinian Ministry... Read More.

US under growing pressure to advocate for cease-fire in Mideast fighting

Monday, May 17 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- As the fighting between Israeli forces and Hamas, the militant group that governs Gaza, enters a second week, President Joe Biden's administration is facing increased pressure to push for a cease-fire and take a more active role in addressing the decades-old conflict... Read More.

Bleacher collapse in Jerusalem leaves 2 dead, over 160 injured

Monday, May 17 by ABC News

(JERUSALEM) — At least two people were killed, including a child, and dozens were injured Sunday when a bleacher sitting people for Shavuot prayers collapsed in Jerusalem, authorities said.A police spokesperson said 650 worshippers were in the synagogue located in the Givat Ze'ev settlement... Read More.

Ukraine seized vodka made from Chernobyl apples. The scientists who made it want it back

Monday, May 17 by ABC News

(LONDON) — A team of British and Ukrainian scientists are battling Ukraine's government in court for the return of 1,500 bottles of liquor made from "radioactive" apples grown near the Chernobyl nuclear power plant.The liquor, branded as Atomik, is part of a four-year experiment... Read More.

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World meets 10-year target to increase area of protected land on Earth, new report states

Royal baby news: Princess Beatrice pregnant with first child

Hamas willing to agree to ceasefire with Israel on two conditions, senior official says

Prince Harry, Duchess Meghan celebrate third wedding anniversary

India surpasses 25 million COVID-19 cases as powerful cyclone slows response effort

Jailed hero of ‘Hotel Rwanda’ claims he was tortured at ‘slaughterhouse’ after arriving in Kigali

Man killed in shark attack while surfing on Australia coast

Amid pressure, Biden backs cease-fire in call with Israel’s Netanyahu

Israel unleashes more airstrikes on Gaza Strip, after deadliest single attack so far

US under growing pressure to advocate for cease-fire in Mideast fighting

Bleacher collapse in Jerusalem leaves 2 dead, over 160 injured

Ukraine seized vodka made from Chernobyl apples. The scientists who made it want it back

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