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China begins drills around Taiwan a day after its leader returns from US
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China begins drills around Taiwan a day after its leader returns from US Original
The drills, named “United Sharp Sword,” include air and seaborne operations. TAIPEI, Taiwan -- China says it has started three days of combat readiness patrol exercises around Taiwan starting on April 8, just a day after Taiwan President Tsai returned home following her meeting with U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
Relative calm so far following Taiwan leader’s US meeting with McCarthy Original
China's foreign ministry condemned a meeting in Los Angeles between Taiwanese leader Tsai Ing-wen and the House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, describing it as "acts of collusion" and vowing to defend its sovereignty. It marks the first time a Taiwanese leader had ever met a house speaker on American soil since both governments severed diplomatic ties in 1979. China considers Taiwan a breakaway province and has not ruled out taking Taiwan by force.
Hong Kong’s largest national security trial of 47 democracy advocates begins
A high-profile Russian propagandist and hired gun was shot in the head at close range in eastern Ukraine over the weekend, according to multiple reports. The mercenary, Igor Mangushev, was injured at a checkpoint in the Russian-occupied region of Luhansk, and transported to a hospital. “He is still alive, but... 11 HOURS AGO
Hong Kong’s largest national security trial of 47 democracy advocates begins Original
Sixteen of the 47 had earlier said they would contest the charges. HONG KONG -- A landmark trial of 47 Hong Kong democracy advocates charged under a national security law began on Monday. The case -- at the core of China's crackdown in Hong Kong -- comes just as the city launches a massive campaign to lure tourists back after the pandemic. The defendants include activist Joshua Wong, as well as former lawmaker Claudia Mo and legal scholar Benny Tai.
'I wanted to take off my skin': Ukrainian women recount rape by Russian soldiers
The three Russian soldiers arrived at Victoria's house claiming they needed to seize her cell phone. But they weren't looking for phones. Victoria, a 42-year-old Ukrainian woman, told ABC News she and another woman, a neighbor, were raped by two of the Russian soldiers occupying her village near Kyiv in March. ABC News spoke to the two women who agreed to talk about what they say happened to them, on condition that their location and last names not be revealed.
More coral bleaching at Great Barrier Reef, Australia confirms
One of the world's most cherished natural wonders -- the Great Barrier Reef -- has suffered a widespread sixth bleaching event, officials confirmed on Friday after completing aerial surveyance of the 1,400-mile-long marine park. United Nations scientists are currently in Queensland, Australia, to carry out a ten-day mission to examine the condition of the reef, and see whether enough is being done to protect the sprawling ecosystem that extends over 133,000 square miles.
Djokovic courts controversy after tennis star granted medical exemption for Australian Open
Fury, shock and widespread confusion unfolded on social media in Australia after tennis great Novak Djokovic announced Tuesday that he was granted a medical exemption to play at the Australian Open, which begins Jan. 17. The announcement was mostly met with heated replies. Other social media platforms, letters-to-the-editor and talk radio in Australia were also flooded with criticism towards Djokovic, who has refused to divulge his COVID vaccination status but last year said he was opposed to it.
Australia mourns 5 'angels' killed in bouncy castle accident
Australia mourns 5 'angels' killed in bouncy castle accident "There's no doubt this incident will leave its mark." December 17, 2021, 3:01 PM • 4 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article Australia is coming together as a nation following Thursday’s bouncy castle tragedy in which five children were killed. A gust of wind lifted the castle into the air, causing several children at the Devonport school in north Tasmania to fall from about a height of about 32 feet.
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai among three prominent democracy activists convicted on Thursday
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai among three prominent democracy activists convicted on Thursday It's "an egregious attack" on freedom of expression, Amnesty International said. December 9, 2021, 5:05 PM • 4 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article Hong Kong’s already-jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai was among three prominent democracy activists convicted on Thursday for taking part in a banned gathering in June 2020 to remember the 1989 Tiananmen crackdown.
As the curtain falls on the Merkel era, Germany’s largest parties are set to vie for power Original
Germans will elect a new federal parliament to decide who could succeed Merkel. ByBrittyn Clennett andLuisa Rollenhagen September 27, 2021, 6:14 AM • 7 min read After almost 16 years as leader of Europe's most powerful economy, Angela Merkel will be leaving the chancellorship behind as Germany votes on a new parliament.
New Zealand police shoot dead 'ISIS-inspired extremist' after he stabs 6 at supermarket
The attacker had been a "person of interest" since 2016, police said. September 3, 2021, 8:57 AM • 4 min read New Zealand is reeling from a knife-wielding rampage at a busy Auckland supermarket that left six fighting for their lives and the assailant dead. Authorities have called it a terror attack.
Experts warn of prolonged COVID-19 pandemic due to vaccine inequality Original
The WHO says at least 11 billion doses need to be administered globally. ByGuy Davies,Brittyn Clennett, andDavid Andreas July 28, 2021, 4:56 PM • 8 min read LONDON, HONG KONG and JAKARTA -- A perfect storm with the coronavirus appears to be brewing across the Asia-Pacific region: surges in the highly contagious delta variant combined with slow vaccination uptake.
At least 25 dead after flash flooding in China causes year's worth of rain in 3 days
The floods are threatening to disrupt China's food security and supply chain. ByBrittyn Clennett andMalka Abramoff July 22, 2021, 8:02 AM • 6 min read HONG KONG -- Rescue efforts are underway as flash floods in China's central city of Zhengzhou killed at least 25 people and displaced hundreds of thousands of others.
Hong Kong Disneyland opens reimagined castle in bid for fairy tale 'new era'
By BRITTYN CLENNETT, ABC News (HONG KONG) -- Hundreds of revelers gathered at Hong Kong Disneyland on Friday to witness the opening of the resort's reimagined Castle of Magical Dreams. The 167-foot-tall structure, nestled into the hills of Lantau Island, has been transformed over four years, more than doubling the height of the previous Sleeping Beauty Castle, itself a near-replica of Walt Disney's original castle in Anaheim, California.
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