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The planet has entered an era of ‘water bankruptcy,’ according to new UN report

Wednesday, January 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The world has entered an era of global "water bankruptcy," as irreversible damage experienced by water systems has pushed many basins around the world beyond recovery, recent research has shown.Some of the worst impacts include chronic groundwater depletion, overallocation of water,... Read More.

US allies push back on Greenland at Davos ahead of Trump address

Wednesday, January 21 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney added his voice to the condemnation of U.S. President Donald Trump's efforts to acquire Greenland during a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Tuesday, warning that the international community is "in the midst of... Read More.

Greenland relegated to ‘stepping stone’ in Trump-Europe standoff, party leader says

Wednesday, January 21 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Thousands of people thronged the snowy streets of the Greenlandic capital of Nuuk on Saturday to have their say on a transatlantic crisis that has shaken the 76-year-old NATO alliance."Greenland for Greenlanders," "Our land, not yours," and "Yankee go home" were among... Read More.

19-year-old woman found dead on Australian beach surrounded by dingoes: Police

Tuesday, January 20 by ABC News

(K'GARI, Australia) -- A 19-year-old Canadian woman was found dead on an Australian beach surrounded by a pack of dingoes, according to police.The cause of death remains under investigation in the "shocking" incident, according to Queensland Police.Two passersby found the teen's body on Monday... Read More.

EU leaders talk coordination over Greenland as Trump readies for Davos meetings

Tuesday, January 20 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- The escalating showdown between the U.S. and its NATO allies over the fate of Greenland looks set to be a dominant topic of conversation as leaders gather at this week's World Economic Forum event in Davos, with U.S. President Donald Trump again... Read More.

EU leaders talk coordination over Greenland as Trump readies for Davos meetings

Tuesday, January 20 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- The escalating showdown between the U.S. and its NATO allies over the fate of Greenland looks set to be a dominant topic of conversation as leaders gather at this week's World Economic Forum event in Davos, with U.S. President Donald Trump again... Read More.

At least 39 killed after high-speed train collision in Spain, transport minister says

Monday, January 19 by ABC News

(ADAMUZ, Spain) -- At least 39 people were killed and about 152 others were injured after two high-speed trains collided in southern Spain on Sunday, according to officials.A train traveling from Málaga to Madrid derailed near Adamuz, crossing over to the adjacent track where... Read More.

Trump’s Greenland threats prompt ‘extraordinary meeting’ of European leaders

Monday, January 19 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- The leaders of all 27 European Union nations will meet for an "extraordinary meeting" later this week, European Council President Antonio Costa said on Sunday, in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's escalating pressure campaign to acquire Greenland.Costa said he had called... Read More.

Europe ‘united’ in face of Trump’s Greenland threats, tariffs, EU chief says

Sunday, January 18 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- European leaders hit back at U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement that he would impose sanctions on nations that deployed small numbers of military forces to Greenland last week, as the president continues his push to acquire the Arctic territory.Trump said Saturday that... Read More.

Bloody crackdown appears to have quelled Iran protests for now

Sunday, January 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- An extraordinarily violent crackdown by Iranian security forces appears to have succeeded for now in driving protesters from the streets, according to activists and analysts who managed to speak with people inside the country despite the information blackout.Demonstrations began in late... Read More.

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The planet has entered an era of ‘water bankruptcy,’ according to new UN report

US allies push back on Greenland at Davos ahead of Trump address

Greenland relegated to ‘stepping stone’ in Trump-Europe standoff, party leader says

19-year-old woman found dead on Australian beach surrounded by dingoes: Police

EU leaders talk coordination over Greenland as Trump readies for Davos meetings

EU leaders talk coordination over Greenland as Trump readies for Davos meetings

At least 39 killed after high-speed train collision in Spain, transport minister says

Trump’s Greenland threats prompt ‘extraordinary meeting’ of European leaders

Europe ‘united’ in face of Trump’s Greenland threats, tariffs, EU chief says

Bloody crackdown appears to have quelled Iran protests for now

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