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Russia launches missile strike on Ukraine with explosions reported in Kyiv

Monday, April 7 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- A Russian missile strike killed at least one person in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv in the early hours of Sunday, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko, as Moscow continued an intense period of long-range attacks on Ukrainian cities.Ukraine's air force reported 23 missiles... Read More.

US response to Russian ballistic missile strike weak, Zelenskyy says

Saturday, April 5 by ABC News

(LONSON) -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for "sufficient pressure on Russia" after a day of missile and drone strikes that killed at least 23 people and as Kirill Dmitriev -- the CEO of Russia's Direct Investment Fund and an envoy of President Vladimir... Read More.

South Korea Constitutional Court upholds Yoons impeachment

Friday, April 4 by ABC News

(SEOUL) -- South Korea's Constitutional Court upheld the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol, whose short-lived declaration of martial law late last year plunged the country into political chaos, in a decision that removes the suspended leader from office.The verdict was read in court... Read More.

Hungary to withdraw from International Criminal Court as Israeli PM Netanyahu visits

Thursday, April 3 by ABC News

(HUNGARY) -- Hungary announced it will withdraw from the International Criminal Court, the world's first and only permanent tribunal for war crimes and genocide, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in Budapest for a four-day visit.The ICC issued an arrest warrant last November for... Read More.

Myanmar earthquake death toll tops 3,000 with hundreds still missing

Thursday, April 3 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- The death toll from last week's 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar rose to 3,085 people as of Thursday morning, according to an update released by the country's military government.Another 4,715 people have been injured and 341 others remain missing, the junta said.The... Read More.

Israeli operation in Gaza expanding to seize large areas, defense minister says

Wednesday, April 2 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Israel's renewed military operation in the Gaza Strip "is expanding to crush and cleanse the area of terrorists and terrorist infrastructure and seize large areas that will be annexed to the security zones of the state of Israel," Defense Minister Israel Katz... Read More.

Remains of 4th missing US soldier found in Lithuania

Tuesday, April 1 by ABC News

(PABRADĖ, Lithuania) -- The fourth U.S. Army soldier who went missing during a scheduled training exercise near Pabradė, Lithuania, last week was found dead on Tuesday, according to the Army."The Soldier was found after a search by hundreds of rescue workers from the U.S.... Read More.

Woman pulled alive out of Myanmar earthquake rubble after 91 hours: Officials

Tuesday, April 1 by ABC News

(MANDALAY CITY, MYANMAR) -- A 63-year-old woman was pulled alive from under the rubble Tuesday about 91 hours after Myanmar was struck by a devastating, 7.7 magnitude earthquake, the Myanmar Fire Services Department said on social media.At least 2,719 people have been confirmed dead... Read More.

High levels of carbon monoxide found in Miller Gardners hotel room: Costa Rican police

Tuesday, April 1 by ABC News

(MANUEL ANTONIO, COSTA RICA) -- High levels of carbon monoxide were detected in 14-year-old Miller Gardner's hotel room, Costa Rican police revealed more than one week after the son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner mysteriously died on a family vacation.The carbon... Read More.

Myanmar earthquake death toll climbs to over 2,700, local media reports

Tuesday, April 1 by ABC News

(MANDALAY CITY, MYANMAR) -- At least 2,719 people have been confirmed dead in the aftermath of Friday's massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar, a government official told local media on Tuesday.Gen. Min Aung Hlaing said during a televised broadcast that another 4,521 people were... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Russia launches missile strike on Ukraine with explosions reported in Kyiv

US response to Russian ballistic missile strike weak, Zelenskyy says

South Korea Constitutional Court upholds Yoons impeachment

Hungary to withdraw from International Criminal Court as Israeli PM Netanyahu visits

Myanmar earthquake death toll tops 3,000 with hundreds still missing

Israeli operation in Gaza expanding to seize large areas, defense minister says

Remains of 4th missing US soldier found in Lithuania

Woman pulled alive out of Myanmar earthquake rubble after 91 hours: Officials

High levels of carbon monoxide found in Miller Gardners hotel room: Costa Rican police

Myanmar earthquake death toll climbs to over 2,700, local media reports

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