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Protecting natural resources could lead to less armed conflict: Report

Wednesday, April 28 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Saving the environment can also lead to one step further toward world peace, according to a new report.Countries with scarce natural resources tend to be more prone to armed conflict, so the conservation and sustainable management of those natural resources likely... Read More.

Princess Sikhanyiso Dlamini of Eswatini is looking to the future while embracing her roots

Wednesday, April 28 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Born into a life of service. That’s how Princess Sikhanyiso Dlamini, the firstborn of Eswatini’s new generation of royals, describes her life.The princess, the eldest of King Mswati III’s 36 children, also serves as the country’s minister of information and communication... Read More.

North Korean defector Jihyun Park looking to make democratic history in UK

Wednesday, April 28 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Jihyun Park had something of a political awakening at the start of the pandemic last year. Moved by stories of care homes struggling with PPE, and the elderly isolated from their loved ones in her town of Bury, England, she organized in... Read More.

US warship fires warning shots at Iranian small boats

Tuesday, April 27 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A U.S. Navy warship fired warning shots at three small Iranian speedboats that came within 70 yards of it and a Coast Guard cutter operating in international waters in the Persian Gulf on Monday, according to the U.S. Navy.An earlier incident on... Read More.

Queen Elizabeth returns to work after period of mourning for Prince Philip

Tuesday, April 27 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Queen Elizabeth has returned to work after completing a two-week period of mourning for her husband, Prince Philip, who died on April 9 at the age of 99.The queen, who was married to Philip for 73 years, held audiences Tuesday with two... Read More.

As Somalia’s unrest continues, US says it’s ‘prepared to consider all available tools’

Tuesday, April 27 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- As rival factions in Somalia's military clash over the president's extended stay in power, the United States stands ready "to consider all available tools," according to U.S. Department of State spokesperson Ned Price."The United States is gravely concerned by the violent clashes... Read More.

How to help India amid COVID-19 surge that’s devastating the country

Tuesday, April 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As India faces an overwhelming surge of record-breaking COVID-19 cases and deaths, humanitarian organizations are offering ways to help the country in dire need of resources.Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere (CARE), a global humanitarian agency that helps in delivering emergency... Read More.

Shelley FKA Dram brings ‘The Shelley Show at Night’ to NPR’s ‘Tiny Desk (Home) Concert’

Monday, April 26 by ABC News

Shelley FKA DRAM returned to NPR's Tiny Desk (Home) Concert for a simmering performance of songs from his upcoming self-titled album.The R&B crooner performed his latest singles, "Exposure," and "Cooking with Grease," as well... Read More.

Biden calls India’s Modi, pledging assistance amid dire coronavirus outbreak

Monday, April 26 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden spoke to India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, pledging U.S. assistance after growing pressure on Washington to help.The U.S. will also share as many as 60 million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine to other countries "as they become... Read More.

US deploying vaccine materials, PPE to India amid COVID crisis

Monday, April 26 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The United States is "immediately" stepping up efforts to assist India as the country battles record COVID-19 cases and deaths, overwhelming hospitals and is leading its health system and other essential services towards collapse.U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan placed a... Read More.

Hong Kong and Singapore to open quarantine-free travel bubble

Monday, April 26 by ABC News

(HONG KONG) -- Hong Kong and Singapore have agreed to launch a travel bubble from May 26.If all goes to plan, the long-delayed scheme will allow travelers to fly between two of Asia’s largest financial hubs without having to undergo quarantine.Both Hong Kong and... Read More.

Pink moon is first supermoon of 2021: When to see it

Monday, April 26 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The moon will be a little "pink" Monday night.The first supermoon of the year will arrive around 11:33 p.m. ET, according to the Farmers' Almanac. The full moon will be a supermoon, when the moon is within 90% of perigee, or... Read More.

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Protecting natural resources could lead to less armed conflict: Report

Princess Sikhanyiso Dlamini of Eswatini is looking to the future while embracing her roots

North Korean defector Jihyun Park looking to make democratic history in UK

US warship fires warning shots at Iranian small boats

Queen Elizabeth returns to work after period of mourning for Prince Philip

As Somalia’s unrest continues, US says it’s ‘prepared to consider all available tools’

How to help India amid COVID-19 surge that’s devastating the country

Shelley FKA Dram brings ‘The Shelley Show at Night’ to NPR’s ‘Tiny Desk (Home) Concert’

Biden calls India’s Modi, pledging assistance amid dire coronavirus outbreak

US deploying vaccine materials, PPE to India amid COVID crisis

Hong Kong and Singapore to open quarantine-free travel bubble

Pink moon is first supermoon of 2021: When to see it

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