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US bans livestock imports from Mexico due to spread of flesh-eating pest

Tuesday, May 13 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- All imports of live cattle, horse and bison from the southern border have been banned due to the spread of a flesh-eating pest in Mexico, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) said on Sunday."The protection of our animals and safety of our... Read More.

Ukraine-Russia peace talks chess match pits Zelenskyy against Putin

Tuesday, May 13 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- President Vladimir Putin appears to be facing a dilemma as Russian and Ukrainian representatives prepare for direct peace talks in Istanbul, Turkey, on Thursday.Having repeatedly dodged Ukrainian and U.S. calls for a full 30-day ceasefire, the Russian leader instead offered direct talks... Read More.

Gazas entire population faces critical levels of hunger: Report

Tuesday, May 13 by ABC News

(GAZA) -- Gaza's entire population is experiencing critical levels of hunger amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war and the third month of Israel cutting off aid to the strip, according to a report published Monday.Gaza's 2.1 million residents will face a "crisis" level of food... Read More.

Kim Kardashian to testify Tuesday in Paris trial over 2016 jewelry heist

Tuesday, May 13 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Reality TV star and entrepreneur Kim Kardashian is expected on Tuesday to take the stand in a Paris courtroom, where a trial is underway for 10 people accused in connection with the violent robbery of millions of dollars' worth of her jewelry.Kardashian... Read More.

Qatars luxury jet donation poses significant security risks, experts say

Tuesday, May 13 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Trump administration's plan to accept a luxury jet donated by the Qatari government to use as Air Force One raises significant security concerns, intelligence experts and government officials say, as President Donald Trump said it would be "stupid" not to accept... Read More.

Over a ton of cocaine worth nearly half a billion dollars seized off Australian coast

Tuesday, May 13 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Over a ton of cocaine worth close to nearly half a billion dollars has been seized from a boat off the coast of Australia, officials have confirmed.Detectives from the Organised Crime Squad in Australia have charged five people following the seizure of... Read More.

American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander freed from Hamas captivity, in IDF custody

Monday, May 12 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander, who had been held captive by Hamas in Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023, was released on Monday after successful negotiations between the U.S. and the terrorist organization and is now in the custody of the Israel Defense Forces,... Read More.

American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander freed from Hamas captivity

Monday, May 12 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander, who had been held captive by Hamas in Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023, was released on Monday after successful negotiations between the U.S. and the Palestinian group.Alexander's mother, Yael, has arrived at Re'im military base in Israel near... Read More.

US hostage Edan Alexander to be released by Hamas

Monday, May 12 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander, held captive in the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7, 2023, is set to be released Monday after successful negotiations between the U.S. and Hamas.Hamas is expected to release Alexander at 6:30 p.m. local time (11:30 a.m. ET), an... Read More.

Israel to pause Gaza fighting ahead of US hostage Edan Alexanders release by Hamas

Monday, May 12 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander -- held captive by Hamas in the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7, 2023 -- was set to be released Monday after successful negotiations between the U.S. and the Palestinian group.Israeli security officials told ABC News there would be... Read More.

Author: ABC News

US bans livestock imports from Mexico due to spread of flesh-eating pest

Ukraine-Russia peace talks chess match pits Zelenskyy against Putin

Gazas entire population faces critical levels of hunger: Report

Kim Kardashian to testify Tuesday in Paris trial over 2016 jewelry heist

Qatars luxury jet donation poses significant security risks, experts say

Over a ton of cocaine worth nearly half a billion dollars seized off Australian coast

American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander freed from Hamas captivity, in IDF custody

American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander freed from Hamas captivity

US hostage Edan Alexander to be released by Hamas

Israel to pause Gaza fighting ahead of US hostage Edan Alexanders release by Hamas

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