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2 Russian oil tankers damaged off Crimea, emergency authorities say

Sunday, December 15 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Two Russian tankers believed to be carrying thousands of tons of oil were damaged off the coast of Crimea in the early hours of Sunday amid stormy weather, Russian emergency services and media reported.The Volgoneft 212 and Volgoneft 239 vessels were both... Read More.

Gazans injured in war live with disabilities but little medical support

Saturday, December 14 by ABC News

(KHAN YOUNIS, GAZA) -- The humanitarian crisis and ongoing conflict in Gaza has left in its wake thousands of people with life-altering disabilities.The ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel, coupled with Gaza's crumbling health care infrastructure, has created what some describe as insurmountable challenges... Read More.

South Korea passes impeachment bill on President Yoon Suk Yeol

Saturday, December 14 by ABC News

(SEOUL) -- The South Korean National Assembly has voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday in a divisive vote.Thousands of people celebrated outside the National Assembly compound as the news was delivered while, across the city, thousands of President Yoon's supporters gathered... Read More.

Climate and environment updates: Geothermal could meet 15% of global energy demand

Friday, December 13 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The climate crisis is not a distant threat; it's happening right now and affecting what matters most to us. Hurricanes intensified by a warming planet and drought-fueled wildfires are destroying our communities. Rising seas and flooding are swallowing our homes. And... Read More.

Famous Syrian activist Mazen Al-Hamada found dead in Damascus slaughterhouse prison

Friday, December 13 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- After dedicating his life to fighting the regime of Assad, Mazen Al-Hamada did not live to see it fall.A symbol of resilience and courage, the famous Syrian activist was found dead in the "slaughterhouse" prison of Saydnaya in Damascus, as confirmed by the Syrian Emergency Task... Read More.

Austin Tices parents say they are hopeful as US works to find their kidnapped son

Thursday, December 12 by ABC News

(DAMASCUS, Syria) -- The parents of Austin Tice, the American freelance journalist and Marine Corps veteran who was kidnapped while reporting in Syria more than a decade ago, spoke out in an interview with ABC News Live Prime on Thursday as the U.S. works... Read More.

Irans judiciary opens case against female singer after viral imaginary concert

Thursday, December 12 by ABC News

(TEHRAN, Iran) -- A captivating video of an Iranian woman singer went viral in Iran, showing her performing in an empty venue for an imaginary audience.Parastoo Ahmadi, a singer and composer, held the performance in one of Iran's traditional venues while wearing a long... Read More.

What is Captagon, the synthetic stimulant that earned billions for the Assad regime?

Thursday, December 12 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Assad regime in Syria came toppling down in lightning speed after rebel forces led a days-long offensive across the country and captured the capital, Damascus, on Sunday, with President Bashar Assad ultimately fleeing to Russia.How did it happen so quickly?Some Syrian... Read More.

Syria live updates: Israel to remain in Syria beyond buffer zone

Thursday, December 12 by ABC News

(DAMASCUS, SYRIA) -- Rebel forces in Syria captured the capital Damascus and toppled the regime of President Bashar Assad in a lightning-quick advance across the country.Meanwhile, the ceasefire in Lebanon is holding despite ongoing Israeli airstrikes on Hezbollah targets, which Israeli officials say are... Read More.

Unimaginable situation: South Korea endures fallout from presidents martial law effort

Thursday, December 12 by ABC News

(SEOUL, South Korea) -- As South Korea navigates a path forward after President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law order last week, the nation's political parties are still wrangling over whether to impeach him for the shocking move even as the president maintains it was... Read More.

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