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Vaccine passports are being trialed in the UK: Why are they so controversial?

Monday, April 12 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- The U.K.’s cautious approach to returning life to normal entered a new phase on Monday with non-essential shops and outdoor seating for restaurants and bars in England opening for the first time in over three months of lockdown.But one measure that could... Read More.

Here’s why COVID cases are surging in Toronto despite early lockdown

Monday, April 12 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Despite locking down in March 2020 and enacting strict social-distancing measures, Toronto is seeing hospitals and intensive care units near capacity as the city battles its worse COVID-19 wave yet."Sick Kids, our main children's hospital, has had to open up ICU... Read More.

United Arab Emirates names 1st Arab female astronaut

Sunday, April 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) — The United Arab Emirates named mechanical engineering graduate Nora AlMatrooshi as the first Arab female astronaut, a selection that she described as an "unforgettable moment."AlMatrooshi was picked from more than 4,000 candidates to be part of the UAE's ambitious space program,... Read More.

St. Vincent covered in ash as volcano activity continues

Sunday, April 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) — Much of St. Vincent remains covered in ash following eruptions Friday at the island's La Soufriere volcano.The volcano has been inactive for nearly 42 years."There have been three explosive events that occurred during the day," University of the West Indies Seismic... Read More.

Prince Philip’s funeral service to be held April 17 with limited guests, palace announces

Saturday, April 10 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- The funeral for Britain's Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, will be held April 17 and limited to 30 guests, Buckingham Palace announced.The Duke of Edinburgh, who died Friday at the age of 99, will be given a ceremonial royal... Read More.

Volcanic eruption in Caribbean forces thousands of evacuations

Saturday, April 10 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) — The La Soufriere Volcano, located on the eastern Caribbean island of St. Vincent erupted Friday morning, forcing the evacuation of over 16,000 people from nearby homes.Scientists had been monitoring the volcano’s activity for years and were able to alert the islands... Read More.

Royal family members, world leaders react to Prince Philip’s death at 99

Saturday, April 10 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Prince Philip's death Friday at the age of 99 marked the end of an era in Britain's royal family.Philip was a steadfast supporter of his wife of 73 years, Queen Elizabeth, and a consistent presence in public life.When he officially retired from... Read More.

Britain’s Prince Philip dies at age 99

Friday, April 9 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Britain's Prince Philip, a stalwart supporter of his wife, Queen Elizabeth II, for over seven decades, died Friday. He was 99."It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen announces the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince... Read More.

3,000-year-old ‘Lost Golden City’ unearthed in Egypt’s Luxor

Thursday, April 8 by ABC News

(LUXOR, Egypt) -- Egypt announced on Thursday the discovery of what it termed the "Lost Golden City" in the southern province of Luxor, with one U.S.-based egyptologist describing the find as the biggest archaeological discovery since Tutankhamun's tomb nearly a century ago.A mission led... Read More.

Sustainable crop, timber production can reduce extinction of species by 40%: Study

Thursday, April 8 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Transforming crop and timber production to a sustainable model could reduce the extinction of species by mitigating one of the great drivers of terrestrial wildlife decline, according to a new study.Loss of habitat is often to blame when the status of... Read More.

Putin foe Navalny tests negative for COVID-19 but has 2 hernias, lawyers say

Wednesday, April 7 by ABC News

(MOSCOW) -- The jailed Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny has tested negative for the coronavirus after he was moved to his prison's medical bay to be treated for a respiratory illness, Navalny's lawyers said Wednesday, but the activist remains unwell and appears to be... Read More.

Interpol issues ‘red notice’ for MIT graduate accused of murdering Yale student

Wednesday, April 7 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- The United States Marshals Service has secured a "red notice" through Interpol in the search for Qinxuan Pan, a Massachusetts Institute of Technology graduate student who is wanted for the murder of Yale University graduate student Kevin Jiang.Matthew Duffy, supervisory deputy and... Read More.

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Vaccine passports are being trialed in the UK: Why are they so controversial?

Here’s why COVID cases are surging in Toronto despite early lockdown

United Arab Emirates names 1st Arab female astronaut

St. Vincent covered in ash as volcano activity continues

Prince Philip’s funeral service to be held April 17 with limited guests, palace announces

Volcanic eruption in Caribbean forces thousands of evacuations

Royal family members, world leaders react to Prince Philip’s death at 99

Britain’s Prince Philip dies at age 99

3,000-year-old ‘Lost Golden City’ unearthed in Egypt’s Luxor

Sustainable crop, timber production can reduce extinction of species by 40%: Study

Putin foe Navalny tests negative for COVID-19 but has 2 hernias, lawyers say

Interpol issues ‘red notice’ for MIT graduate accused of murdering Yale student

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