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Syria live updates: US embassy says situation volatile, urges citizens to leave

Monday, December 16 by ABC News

(DAMASCUS, SYRIA) -- Rebel forces in Syria are building a transitional government after toppling the regime of President Bashar Assad in a lightning-quick advance across the country.Meanwhile, the ceasefire in Lebanon is holding despite ongoing Israeli airstrikes on Hezbollah targets, which Israeli officials say... Read More.

Ukrainian forces claim significant casualties among North Koreans in Kursk

Monday, December 16 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- The Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Directorate of Intelligence said on Monday that at least 30 North Korean soldiers were killed and wounded in weekend battles in Russia's western Kursk region, prompting commanders to send reinforcements to frontline units."North Korean army units are... Read More.

As South Korean court takes up presidents impeachment, ruling party leader resigns

Monday, December 16 by ABC News

(SEOUL) -- As South Korea's Constitutional Court began the process of reviewing the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol, the leader of his party, who had supported his impeachment, announced his resignation.Han Dong Hoon, the leader of Yoon's People Power Party, resigned Monday morning.... Read More.

2 Russian oil tankers damaged off Crimea, emergency authorities say

Sunday, December 15 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Two Russian tankers believed to be carrying thousands of tons of oil were damaged off the coast of Crimea in the early hours of Sunday amid stormy weather, Russian emergency services and media reported.The Volgoneft 212 and Volgoneft 239 vessels were both... Read More.

Gazans injured in war live with disabilities but little medical support

Saturday, December 14 by ABC News

(KHAN YOUNIS, GAZA) -- The humanitarian crisis and ongoing conflict in Gaza has left in its wake thousands of people with life-altering disabilities.The ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel, coupled with Gaza's crumbling health care infrastructure, has created what some describe as insurmountable challenges... Read More.

South Korea passes impeachment bill on President Yoon Suk Yeol

Saturday, December 14 by ABC News

(SEOUL) -- The South Korean National Assembly has voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday in a divisive vote.Thousands of people celebrated outside the National Assembly compound as the news was delivered while, across the city, thousands of President Yoon's supporters gathered... Read More.

Climate and environment updates: Geothermal could meet 15% of global energy demand

Friday, December 13 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The climate crisis is not a distant threat; it's happening right now and affecting what matters most to us. Hurricanes intensified by a warming planet and drought-fueled wildfires are destroying our communities. Rising seas and flooding are swallowing our homes. And... Read More.

Famous Syrian activist Mazen Al-Hamada found dead in Damascus slaughterhouse prison

Friday, December 13 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- After dedicating his life to fighting the regime of Assad, Mazen Al-Hamada did not live to see it fall.A symbol of resilience and courage, the famous Syrian activist was found dead in the "slaughterhouse" prison of Saydnaya in Damascus, as confirmed by the Syrian Emergency Task... Read More.

Austin Tices parents say they are hopeful as US works to find their kidnapped son

Thursday, December 12 by ABC News

(DAMASCUS, Syria) -- The parents of Austin Tice, the American freelance journalist and Marine Corps veteran who was kidnapped while reporting in Syria more than a decade ago, spoke out in an interview with ABC News Live Prime on Thursday as the U.S. works... Read More.

Irans judiciary opens case against female singer after viral imaginary concert

Thursday, December 12 by ABC News

(TEHRAN, Iran) -- A captivating video of an Iranian woman singer went viral in Iran, showing her performing in an empty venue for an imaginary audience.Parastoo Ahmadi, a singer and composer, held the performance in one of Iran's traditional venues while wearing a long... Read More.

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Syria live updates: US embassy says situation volatile, urges citizens to leave

Ukrainian forces claim significant casualties among North Koreans in Kursk

As South Korean court takes up presidents impeachment, ruling party leader resigns

2 Russian oil tankers damaged off Crimea, emergency authorities say

Gazans injured in war live with disabilities but little medical support

South Korea passes impeachment bill on President Yoon Suk Yeol

Climate and environment updates: Geothermal could meet 15% of global energy demand

Famous Syrian activist Mazen Al-Hamada found dead in Damascus slaughterhouse prison

Austin Tices parents say they are hopeful as US works to find their kidnapped son

Irans judiciary opens case against female singer after viral imaginary concert

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