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Police thwart ‘terror attack’ at Bank of America building in Paris, officials say

Saturday, March 28

(NEW YORK) -- Authorities in France are investigating an attempted terror attack in which a man allegedly tried to detonate an explosive device in Paris, according to officials.French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez congratulated French police for thwarting the "violent" attack in Paris overnight Saturday,... Read More.

Where things stand 1 month into the war with Iran

Saturday, March 28

(NEW YORK) -- On Feb. 28, the United States and Israel launched massive strikes on Iran in an operation targeting military and government sites that President Donald Trump has said could last as little as four weeks.One month later, both countries remain engaged in... Read More.

IDF needs ‘a few more weeks’ to fully degrade Iranian military, senior Israeli security official says

Friday, March 27

(NEW YORK) -- The Israel Defense Forces need "a few more weeks" to fully degrade Iranian military capabilities, such as missile-launchers, a senior Israeli security official told ABC News.The Israeli security official poured cold water on the idea that a substantive deal between the... Read More.

American Airlines flight attendant reported missing in Colombia: Officials

Friday, March 27

(COLOMBIA) -- An American Airlines flight attendant has been reported missing in Colombia, according to officials.Eric Fernando Gutiérrez Molina landed on March 21 on a flight from Miami to Medellin, Colombia, according to the Medellin security secretary.Authorities believe he may have been drugged and... Read More.

UN peacekeepers in Lebanon fired upon 20 times amid Israel-Hezbollah fight: Official

Thursday, March 26

(LONDON) -- United Nations peacekeepers operating in southern Lebanon have been fired upon around 20 times since the resumption this month of hostilities there between Israel and the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militia, a spokesperson for the force told ABC News.Around 7,500 personnel from 48 countries... Read More.

Transgender women cannot participate in female Olympic events, International Olympic Committee says

Thursday, March 26

(LONDON) -- Transgender women athletes cannot participate in female Olympic events, the International Olympic Committee said on Thursday, as the committee announced a new policy limiting eligibility for female events to biological females.The policy will begin for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.The committee... Read More.

Bail granted for 2 arrested in connection with London ambulance arson, police say

Thursday, March 26

(LONDON) -- Two men who were arrested as part of an investigation into an arson attack on a Jewish charity's ambulances in the north London neighborhood of Golders Green have been released on bail, British police said on Thursday.The men, both British nationals, were... Read More.

In Lebanon, a brewing disaster that could outlast the war in Iran

Thursday, March 26

(LONDON) -- The escalating Israeli operation against the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militia in Lebanon may prove to be the most intractable theater of the wider U.S.-Israeli confrontation with Iran, analysts who spoke with ABC News warned.But the showdown unfolding in Lebanon could pose an existential... Read More.

US moved over 1,000 refugees to base in Doha almost 2 years ago. Now it’s been targeted

Wednesday, March 25

(NEW YORK) -- More than 1,100 Afghan refugees and family members of active duty U.S. military personnel are stranded on an unused Doha military base that has become a target since the start of the U.S.-Israel war with Iran, according to U.S. non-profit organization... Read More.

2 arrested in connection with London arson attack on Jewish charity’s ambulances, police say

Wednesday, March 25

(LONDON) -- Two men were arrested in connection with an arson attack on a Jewish charity's ambulances in the north London neighborhood of Golders Green, British police said on Wednesday.The men -- aged 47 and 45 -- were taken into custody Wednesday morning at... Read More.

American held captive in Afghanistan released, Taliban says

Tuesday, March 24

(LONDON) -- An American held in Afghanistan has been freed, the Taliban said Tuesday.Dennis Coyle of Colorado was released after a letter from his family was sent requesting his release on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr, the Taliban foreign ministry said. His period of... Read More.

Jewish volunteer ambulances set on fire in London investigated as hate crime: Police

Monday, March 23

(LONDON) -- The Metropolitan Police in London is investigating an apparent arson attack on four ambulances belonging to the Jewish community ambulance service, Hatzalah, in the early hours of Monday morning.Officials said the arson attack is being treated as an antisemitic hate crime.No injuries... Read More.

World News

Police thwart ‘terror attack’ at Bank of America building in Paris, officials say

Where things stand 1 month into the war with Iran

IDF needs ‘a few more weeks’ to fully degrade Iranian military, senior Israeli security official says

American Airlines flight attendant reported missing in Colombia: Officials

UN peacekeepers in Lebanon fired upon 20 times amid Israel-Hezbollah fight: Official

Transgender women cannot participate in female Olympic events, International Olympic Committee says

Bail granted for 2 arrested in connection with London ambulance arson, police say

In Lebanon, a brewing disaster that could outlast the war in Iran

US moved over 1,000 refugees to base in Doha almost 2 years ago. Now it’s been targeted

2 arrested in connection with London arson attack on Jewish charity’s ambulances, police say

American held captive in Afghanistan released, Taliban says

Jewish volunteer ambulances set on fire in London investigated as hate crime: Police

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