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New law aims to increase women in positions of power across Sierra Leone

Thursday, January 19 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- A new law designed to increase the number of women in positions of power in both private and public sectors came into force in Sierra Leone on Thursday.More than a year after the legislation was first tabled in Sierra Leone's Parliament, lawmakers... Read More.

China braces for another COVID wave, as first Lunar New Year without restrictions approaches

Thursday, January 19 by ABC News

(HONG KONG and BEIJING) -- With just days to go until the Lunar New Year, throngs of bundled-up travelers shuffle their way through the freezing temperatures towards Beijing Railway Station, the distinctive mishmash of eastern and western styles built in the 1950s to triumphantly... Read More.

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she will step down: ‘It’s time’

Thursday, January 19 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced in an emotional press briefing that she will step down, saying "it's time."Ardern said Thursday she will not be seeking reelection this year and that her term will end by Feb. 7."This has been... Read More.

Two American citizens killed in Nepal plane crash

Thursday, January 19 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Two U.S. citizens and two permanent U.S. residents were among those killed in the plane crash in Nepal earlier this week, State Department spokesman Ned Price said during a briefing Wednesday."We are deeply saddened to hear of the tragic Yeti Airlines... Read More.

Cake should not be brought into the office, UK food agency chief says

Wednesday, January 18 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Offices should rethink bringing cake into the workplace as it may pose the same harm to colleagues' health as passive smoking, according to Professor Susan Jebb, chairwoman of the U.K. Food Standards Agency.“We all like to think we’re rational, intelligent, educated people... Read More.

Family believes California public defender who died in Mexico was ‘victim of a brutal crime’

Wednesday, January 18 by ABC News

(MEXICO CITY) -- The family of an American tourist found dead in Mexico said Tuesday that they believe he "was the victim of a brutal crime."California resident and Orange County public defender Elliot Blair died on Jan. 14 at Las Rocas Resort and Spa,... Read More.

Russia-Ukraine live updates: Ukrainian minister dies in helicopter crash near Kyiv

Wednesday, January 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- More than 10 months after Russian President Vladimir Putin launched an invasion into neighboring Ukraine, the two countries are engaged in a struggle for control of areas throughout eastern and southern Ukraine.Putin’s forces in November pulled out of key positions, retreating... Read More.

Trial set to resume this week for David Barnes, American detained in Russia

Wednesday, January 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Over the last two months, following lengthy periods of detention in Russia, Americans Brittney Griner, Sarah Krivanek and Taylor Dudley were all allowed to return home -- but Alabama native David Barnes continues to be held by Russian authorities.Now, after more... Read More.

Russia-Ukraine live updates: Six children among 45 people killed in Dnipro missile strike

Tuesday, January 17 by ABC News

National Hurricane Center issues rare January tropical weather outlook

Tuesday, January 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The National Hurricane Center on Monday issued a rare tropical weather outlook for January: a strong, non-tropical low pressure system in the Atlantic Ocean.The powerful storm, located about 300 miles north of Bermuda, will soon lose steam. It was unable to... Read More.

Death of American tourist in Mexico under investigation

Tuesday, January 17 by ABC News

(MEXICO CITY) -- Mexican authorities said Monday that the recent death of an American tourist appears to be "an unfortunate accident."U.S. citizen Elliot Blair died on Jan. 14 at Las Rocas Resort and Spa, located on the shores of Rosarito Beach, just south of... Read More.

US citizen detained in Iran begins seven-day hunger strike

Tuesday, January 17 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- U.S. citizen Siamak Namazi has begun a seven-day hunger strike while urging President Joe Biden to do more to bring him and other American detainees in Iran back home.Namazi began the strike Monday to mark the seventh anniversary of a prisoner swap... Read More.

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New law aims to increase women in positions of power across Sierra Leone

China braces for another COVID wave, as first Lunar New Year without restrictions approaches

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she will step down: ‘It’s time’

Two American citizens killed in Nepal plane crash

Cake should not be brought into the office, UK food agency chief says

Family believes California public defender who died in Mexico was ‘victim of a brutal crime’

Russia-Ukraine live updates: Ukrainian minister dies in helicopter crash near Kyiv

Trial set to resume this week for David Barnes, American detained in Russia

Russia-Ukraine live updates: Six children among 45 people killed in Dnipro missile strike

National Hurricane Center issues rare January tropical weather outlook

Death of American tourist in Mexico under investigation

US citizen detained in Iran begins seven-day hunger strike

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