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South Korean state council passes resolution lifting martial law

Tuesday, December 3 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- The South Korean State Council passed a resolution to officially lift martial law, according to the South Korean Prime Minister's office.Shortly before the vote, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said troops have been withdrawn, hours after he declared an "emergency martial law."Yoon... Read More.

South Korean parliament votes to lift martial law following presidents declaration

Tuesday, December 3 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared an "emergency martial law" in a televised speech on Tuesday, the Yonhap news agency reported.Yoon said the measure was necessary due to the actions of the country's opposition, which he accused of controlling parliament, sympathizing with... Read More.

South Korean president declares martial law

Tuesday, December 3 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared an "emergency martial law" in a televised speech on Tuesday, the Yonhap news agency reported.Yoon said the measure was necessary due to the actions of the country's opposition, which he accused of controlling parliament, sympathizing with... Read More.

Hunt is on to find Americans, Canadian who disappeared scaling New Zealand’s tallest mountain

Tuesday, December 3 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- The hunt is on to find three climbers who disappeared while trying to get to the top of New Zealand’s tallest mountain, authorities said.The three men -- 56-year-old Kurt Blair and 50-year-old Carlos Romero from the United States, along with one Canadian... Read More.

Russian overnight drone attack hit Ukraine critical infrastructure, air force says

Tuesday, December 3 by ABC News

LONDON -- Ukraine's air force said it shot down 22 of 28 Russian drones in Moscow's latest overnight barrage, though acknowledged "several hits on critical infrastructure facilities" in the west of the country.The air force said it also shot down three Russian Kh-59/69 cruise... Read More.

Israel-Gaza-Lebanon live updates: IDF says its hitting targets in Lebanon

Monday, December 2 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- The ceasefire in Lebanon is holding despite ongoing Israeli airstrikes on Hezbollah targets, which Israeli officials say are responses to ceasefire violations by the Iranian-backed militant group.The Israel Defense Forces continues its intense airstrike and ground campaigns in Gaza, particularly in the... Read More.

American-Israeli soldier believed to be hostage died during Oct. 7 attack, Israel says

Monday, December 2 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Omer Maxim Neutra, an American-Israeli soldier, was among those killed on Oct. 7, 2023, as Hamas terrorists poured into southern Israel, officials said on Monday.Neutra, 21, had been believed to have been taken alive to Gaza as a hostage, but the... Read More.

Georgia at tipping point as pro-West protesters clash with security forces

Monday, December 2 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- The ancient streets of Georgia's capital city were again choked with smoke on Sunday night, as a fourth consecutive night of anti-government protests descended into running street battles between pro-Western demonstrators and security forces.Protesters in Tbilisi gathered behind makeshift barricades and launched... Read More.

US Navy shoots down Houthi missiles targeting US-flagged commercial ships in Gulf of Aden

Monday, December 2 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Two U.S. Navy destroyers shot down incoming Houthi missiles and drones that were targeting three U.S.-flagged commercial ships that the destroyers were escorting in the Gulf of Aden, the U.S. military said.There was no damage to the ships involved, the U.S. Central... Read More.

Biden team wants to finish strong on Ukraine, Gaza

Monday, December 2 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- National security adviser Jake Sullivan said Sunday that President Joe Biden is looking to make as much progress as possible on foreign policy before he leaves office next month.In an interview with "This Week" co-anchor Jonathan Karl, Sullivan said that Biden is... Read More.

Author: ABC News

South Korean state council passes resolution lifting martial law

South Korean parliament votes to lift martial law following presidents declaration

South Korean president declares martial law

Hunt is on to find Americans, Canadian who disappeared scaling New Zealand’s tallest mountain

Russian overnight drone attack hit Ukraine critical infrastructure, air force says

Israel-Gaza-Lebanon live updates: IDF says its hitting targets in Lebanon

American-Israeli soldier believed to be hostage died during Oct. 7 attack, Israel says

Georgia at tipping point as pro-West protesters clash with security forces

US Navy shoots down Houthi missiles targeting US-flagged commercial ships in Gulf of Aden

Biden team wants to finish strong on Ukraine, Gaza

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