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US strikes another alleged drug cartel vessel, expanding attacks to Pacific

Wednesday, October 22 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. military has carried out another airstrike on an alleged drug cartel vessel on Tuesday night, according to two U.S. officials, this time in the Pacific Ocean.It is the eighth known U.S. strike against an alleged drug boat since early September.There... Read More.

Louvre Museum reopens after heist, as director set to testify to French lawmakers

Wednesday, October 22 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- The Louvre Museum opened its doors at 9 a.m. on Wednesday morning in Paris -- the first time it has welcomed the public since Sunday’s robbery.Meanwhile, the Louvre’s director, Laurence des Cars, is set to make a much-anticipated appearance in front of... Read More.

Russian aerial strike on Ukraine kills 6, including 2 children, as kindergarten hit, Kyiv says

Wednesday, October 22 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Russia overnight launched a heavy air attack on Ukraine -- including striking Kyiv with drones and ballistic missiles -- that killed at least six people, including two children.It came hours after plans for President Donald Trump’s proposed summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin appeared to fall apart, leaving hopes of movement in the coming... Read More.

2 dead at Hong Kong International Airport after cargo plane skids off runway into the sea

Monday, October 20 by ABC News

(HONG KONG) -- An Emirates Boeing 747 cargo plane skidded off the runway after arriving at Hong Kong International Airport and landed in the sea, according to airport authority.Two security personnel were killed in the incident that occurred at approximately 4 a.m. Monday morning,... Read More.

Manhunt underway for 4 suspects after heist of ‘priceless’ jewelry at Louvre in Paris

Monday, October 20 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- As the alarms sounded at the Louvre Museum on Sunday morning, four suspects took off on two motorbikes, winding their way through central Paris, allegedly carrying with them a haul of "priceless" jewelry once worn by queens and made of sapphire, diamonds... Read More.

Thieves steal jewels with ‘inestimable’ value from Louvre museum

Sunday, October 19 by ABC News

(PARIS) -- Several people disguised as construction workers broke into the world-famous Louvre Museum in Paris on Sunday, cracking open display cases and stealing jewelry that once belonged to Emperor Napoleon and his wife, officials said.At least nine pieces of jewelry of "inestimable heritage... Read More.

Rebuilding Gaza will take ‘decades,’ cost $70B, experts say

Saturday, October 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- With a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in effect, many questions about the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip remain. It may take decades, not years, to rebuild Gaza due to the massive destruction, an expert from the Brookings Institute told... Read More.

Venezuelan government bolsters forces following Trump administration strikes

Friday, October 17 by ABC News

(VENEZUELA) -- Venezuelan officials say that they have bolstered their armed forces after the United States conducted another strike on vessel that originated from the country, which he claimed carried drugs.Venezuelan leaders said roughly 284 battle fronts are operational, poised for either land or sea... Read More.

Prince Andrew gives up royal titles

Friday, October 17 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Prince Andrew, the brother of King Charles III, will no longer use his royal titles.In a statement Friday, Andrew said, "In discussion with The King, and my immediate and wider family, we have concluded the continued accusations about me distract from the... Read More.

IDF investigates report of Israeli troops setting Gaza sewage treatment plant ablaze

Friday, October 17 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- The Israel Defense Forces are investigating reports Israeli troops who were occupying a key sewage treatment plant in Gaza set it ablaze amid a drawdown of their forces from much of the enclave's territory last week as a part of the first phase... Read More.

World

US strikes another alleged drug cartel vessel, expanding attacks to Pacific

Louvre Museum reopens after heist, as director set to testify to French lawmakers

Russian aerial strike on Ukraine kills 6, including 2 children, as kindergarten hit, Kyiv says

2 dead at Hong Kong International Airport after cargo plane skids off runway into the sea

Manhunt underway for 4 suspects after heist of ‘priceless’ jewelry at Louvre in Paris

Thieves steal jewels with ‘inestimable’ value from Louvre museum

Rebuilding Gaza will take ‘decades,’ cost $70B, experts say

Venezuelan government bolsters forces following Trump administration strikes

Prince Andrew gives up royal titles

IDF investigates report of Israeli troops setting Gaza sewage treatment plant ablaze

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