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22 people killed, 3 injured in restaurant fire in China

Tuesday, April 29 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- At least 22 people have been killed and three others were injured in a fire at a restaurant in northern China on Tuesday afternoon, according to Chinese state media.The blaze broke out at around 12:25 p.m. local time on Tuesday in the... Read More.

Israels UNRWA ban, humanitarian obligations under scrutiny in Hague hearings

Tuesday, April 29 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Israel’s humanitarian aid obligations in Gaza and its ban on UNRWA, the United Nations agency that provides civil and medical services to Palestinian refugees, are under examination in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) as a week of hearings began on Monday.Forty... Read More.

Millions without power as outages hit Spain, Portugal and parts of France, Spanish officials say

Monday, April 28 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Millions of people in Spain, Portugal and parts of France lost power on Monday due to an unknown grid issue, the Spanish government confirmed to ABC News.The Spanish government said it called an emergency crisis meeting to fix the situation as soon... Read More.

Putin declares temporary truce during Victory Day anniversary celebrations

Monday, April 28 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a temporary ceasefire to come into effect during the 80th anniversary commemoration of V Day, which celebrates the victory of the Soviet Union over Nazi Germany in 1945.The ceasefire will come into effect on May 8... Read More.

Putin says North Korean friends helped Russia push Ukraine out of Kursk

Monday, April 28 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- North Korean authorities confirmed for the first time that the country's forces fought against Ukrainian troops in Russia's Kursk region, with state media claiming "victory" there and describing the North Korean soldiers involved as "heroic."The official acknowledgment came as Russian President Vladimir... Read More.

At least 11 killed, dozens injured as driver plows into crowd, Vancouver police say

Monday, April 28 by ABC News

(VANCOUVER) -- At least 11 people were killed and "dozens" of others were injured Saturday as a vehicle plowed into a large crowd at a street festival in Vancouver, officials said, describing it as a "mass casualty incident.""A 30-year-old suspect, a Vancouver man, was... Read More.

Conclave to replace Pope Francis to begin May 7, Vatican says

Monday, April 28 by ABC News

(ROME and LONDON) -- The conclave to replace Pope Francis will begin Wednesday, May 7, the Vatican said on Monday.Cardinals will convene at the Vatican to begin a process of finding a new pope, who will become the Catholic Church's 267th leader.This is a... Read More.

US strike kills dozens at Yemen migrant detention center, Yemeni officials say

Monday, April 28 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- An American overnight airstrike in Yemen killed at least 68 people at a migrant detention center in the Saada Governorate, according to the country's Civil Defense organization.Another 47 people were injured in the strike in the city of Saada, in the northwest... Read More.

Trump says he wants a Russia-Ukraine deal in 2 weeks or less

Monday, April 28 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump said Sunday he wants a deal to end the Russia-Ukraine war in "two weeks or less," but later said a little more time might be acceptable.Trump's deadline comes a day after he met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in... Read More.

Trade wars, threats of annexation: How Trump is changing the course of Canadas election

Monday, April 28 by ABC News

(OTTAWA) -- Just five months ago, a Conservative Party victory in Canada seemed all but certain.Justin Trudeau, Canada's prime minister and leader of the Liberal Party, was widely unpopular, and polls showed the Conservatives with what seemed like an insurmountable 25-point lead.Then U.S. voters... Read More.

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Author: ABC News

22 people killed, 3 injured in restaurant fire in China

Israels UNRWA ban, humanitarian obligations under scrutiny in Hague hearings

Millions without power as outages hit Spain, Portugal and parts of France, Spanish officials say

Putin declares temporary truce during Victory Day anniversary celebrations

Putin says North Korean friends helped Russia push Ukraine out of Kursk

At least 11 killed, dozens injured as driver plows into crowd, Vancouver police say

Conclave to replace Pope Francis to begin May 7, Vatican says

US strike kills dozens at Yemen migrant detention center, Yemeni officials say

Trump says he wants a Russia-Ukraine deal in 2 weeks or less

Trade wars, threats of annexation: How Trump is changing the course of Canadas election

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