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At least 39 killed after high-speed train collision in Spain, transport minister says

Monday, January 19 by ABC News

(ADAMUZ, Spain) -- At least 39 people were killed and about 152 others were injured after two high-speed trains collided in southern Spain on Sunday, according to officials.A train traveling from Málaga to Madrid derailed near Adamuz, crossing over to the adjacent track where... Read More.

Trump’s Greenland threats prompt ‘extraordinary meeting’ of European leaders

Monday, January 19 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- The leaders of all 27 European Union nations will meet for an "extraordinary meeting" later this week, European Council President Antonio Costa said on Sunday, in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's escalating pressure campaign to acquire Greenland.Costa said he had called... Read More.

Europe ‘united’ in face of Trump’s Greenland threats, tariffs, EU chief says

Sunday, January 18 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- European leaders hit back at U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement that he would impose sanctions on nations that deployed small numbers of military forces to Greenland last week, as the president continues his push to acquire the Arctic territory.Trump said Saturday that... Read More.

Bloody crackdown appears to have quelled Iran protests for now

Sunday, January 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- An extraordinarily violent crackdown by Iranian security forces appears to have succeeded for now in driving protesters from the streets, according to activists and analysts who managed to speak with people inside the country despite the information blackout.Demonstrations began in late... Read More.

South Korean prosecutors seek death penalty for former President Yoon on insurrection charge

Friday, January 16 by ABC News

(SEOUL, South Korea) -- South Korean prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for former President Yoon Suk Yeol, who is standing trial on charges of leading an insurrection.During a 17-hour closing hearing on Tuesday, prosecutors argued that Yoon's alleged actions posed a grave threat... Read More.

Relative speaks out on plight of arrested Iranian protester Erfan Soltani, who had faced execution

Thursday, January 15 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Erfan Soltani is one of thousands of Iranian protesters who have been arrested amid deadly anti-government protests nationwide, according to his family and human rights organizations. Days after his arrest last week in Fardis -- near the capital of Tehran -- the... Read More.

Gaza peace plan moving into next phase, Middle East special enjoy Steve Witkoff says

Thursday, January 15 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Trump administration said Wednesday the Gaza peace plan is moving into the next phase, which it said "begins the full demilitarization and reconstruction of Gaza.""Today, on behalf of President Trump, we are announcing the launch of Phase Two of the President's... Read More.

Iran protests: Iranian airspace reopens amid fears of US strikes

Thursday, January 15 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Iran's Civil Aviation Organization confirmed on Thursday morning that flights were back in operation over the country, according to a statement carried by Iranian state-aligned media.Iran issued a notice, known as a NOTAM, on Wednesday closing its airspace to all flights except... Read More.

Construction crane collapses on passenger train in Thailand, killing at least 32, officials say

Wednesday, January 14 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- At least 32 people were killed on Wednesday as a construction crane for a high-speed rail bridge collapsed onto a moving passenger train in Thailand, government officials said.At least 64 others were injured, the Thai Ministry of Public Health said in a... Read More.

Iran protests: 2,500 killed, activists say, as judiciary promises swift trials

Wednesday, January 14 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- More than 2,500 people have died during nationwide protests in Iran over the past 17 days, activists said Wednesday, as U.S. President Donald Trump expressed his support for demonstrators and hinted at potential American intervention against the government in Tehran.The Human Rights... Read More.

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At least 39 killed after high-speed train collision in Spain, transport minister says

Trump’s Greenland threats prompt ‘extraordinary meeting’ of European leaders

Europe ‘united’ in face of Trump’s Greenland threats, tariffs, EU chief says

Bloody crackdown appears to have quelled Iran protests for now

South Korean prosecutors seek death penalty for former President Yoon on insurrection charge

Relative speaks out on plight of arrested Iranian protester Erfan Soltani, who had faced execution

Gaza peace plan moving into next phase, Middle East special enjoy Steve Witkoff says

Iran protests: Iranian airspace reopens amid fears of US strikes

Construction crane collapses on passenger train in Thailand, killing at least 32, officials say

Iran protests: 2,500 killed, activists say, as judiciary promises swift trials

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