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Seafarer talks being trapped on the Strait of Hormuz: ‘There is no safe place here’

Wednesday, April 22 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- As the world awaits a resolution on the fate of the Strait of Hormuz -- one of the most vital global trade routes -- the seafarers who have been stranded for weeks aboard ships and tankers on either side of the waterway... Read More.

Gunman in deadly Mexican tourist site shooting was influenced by violent acts in US: Officials

Tuesday, April 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The man who opened fire at one of Mexico's busiest tourist sites was allegedly influenced by violent acts in the United States, Mexican officials said Tuesday.The deadly mass shooting occurred during the late morning Monday at the Teotihuacan pyramids, an archaeological... Read More.

Iran escalates crackdown on dissent as arrests, executions and threats surge, observers say

Monday, April 20 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Even as a fragile two-week ceasefire between Iran and the U.S. holds - sparing about 90 million Iranians from the immediate threat of bombardment - many Iranians at home and abroad say they still face an intensifying wave of threats from the... Read More.

Daughter of American woman missing in Bahamas speaks with ABC News

Monday, April 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- More than two weeks after American Lynette Hooker went overboard and disappeared in the Bahamas, her daughter is speaking out to ABC News."It still feels surreal," Karli Aylesworth said. "... This feels like something you just watch in a movie, but... Read More.

Tsunami warning issued as 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes off Japanese coast, USGS says

Monday, April 20 by ABC News

(TOKYO) -- A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck on Monday off Japan's northeastern coast, the U.S. Geological Survey said, prompting authorities to issue tsunami warnings and advisories along parts of the coast."Based on the preliminary earthquake parameters," USGS said, "hazardous tsunami waves are possible for... Read More.

Daughter of American woman missing in Bahamas arrives to help with search

Friday, April 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The daughter of Lynette Hooker, an American woman who is missing in the Bahamas, has arrived on the islands with her boyfriend to help with the search after her stepfather, Brian Hooker, left the country.Karli Aylesworth and her boyfriend, Steve Hansen,... Read More.

Researchers propose solutions to stop Venice from sinking

Thursday, April 16 by ABC News

(VENICE, Italy) -- One of the world's most iconic cities could be heavily impacted by climate change and sea level rise in the coming years, leading researchers to search for solutions on how to protect it.Venice, the historic Italian city known for its canals... Read More.

‘Massive’ Russian attack on Ukraine kills 16, injures at least 100, Ukrainian officials say

Thursday, April 16 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- At least 16 people were killed and another 100 were injured in Ukraine as Russia targeted the country with a "massive" drone and missile attack on Wednesday and into Thursday morning, Ukrainian officials said.Russia launched almost 700 drones and 19 ballistic missiles,... Read More.

Husband of woman reported missing in Bahamas after going overboard speaks out

Wednesday, April 8 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The husband of an American woman reported missing in the Bahamas after going overboard on a dinghy has spoken out for the first time, saying he is "heartbroken over the recent boat accident."The search is ongoing for Lynette Hooker, 55, of... Read More.

‘Momentary relief’: World leaders react to US-Iran ceasefire

Wednesday, April 8 by ABC News

(PARIS and LONDON) -- Foreign leaders expressed hope for a full peace deal to end the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran in their reactions to Tuesday's two-week ceasefire, which was first announced by President Donald Trump and later confirmed by Iranian officials.British Prime Minister Keir... Read More.

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Seafarer talks being trapped on the Strait of Hormuz: ‘There is no safe place here’

Gunman in deadly Mexican tourist site shooting was influenced by violent acts in US: Officials

Iran escalates crackdown on dissent as arrests, executions and threats surge, observers say

Daughter of American woman missing in Bahamas speaks with ABC News

Tsunami warning issued as 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes off Japanese coast, USGS says

Daughter of American woman missing in Bahamas arrives to help with search

Researchers propose solutions to stop Venice from sinking

‘Massive’ Russian attack on Ukraine kills 16, injures at least 100, Ukrainian officials say

Husband of woman reported missing in Bahamas after going overboard speaks out

‘Momentary relief’: World leaders react to US-Iran ceasefire

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