Tag: Republic
Czech Republic welcomes Ukrainian refugees
Young mother Mariia Sorokoumova considers herself lucky to have gotten out of Ukraine with her girlfriend, daughter and dog. She says they spent 54 hours…
By the Numbers: Barbados cuts ties with Queen Elizabeth II
Barbados cut ties with the British Crown and became a Republic, electing its first-ever president and casting off hundreds of years of colonialism. ABC News…
Tropical Storm Elsa slams through Haiti and Dominican Republic
This deadly storm with heavy wind and rain is now on its way toward Cuba and the Florida Keys. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE OF ‘WORLD…
Delaware woman survived beating at Dominican Republic resort
Tammy Lawrence-Daley endured a brutal attack while on vacation in the Dominican Republic, but the Delaware woman said she’s still tormented by the memory. WATCH…
American couple found dead in Dominican Republic resort hotel room
The Maryland couple visiting the island were found dead on the day they were scheduled to check out. READ MORE: https://abcn.ws/2QEDSv9 American couple dies in…
3 Americans die at same Dominican Republic hotel
An American woman died of respiratory failure in her hotel room days before a Maryland couple was found dead of the same cause, hotel staff…
New questions emerge in Americans’ deaths at resort
Dominican Republic authorities cite pre-existing health conditions, but it is still unclear what led to the fatal medical issues in all three deaths. source
2nd arrest made in shooting of Red Sox star David Ortiz
David Ortiz took his first steps after undergoing a second operation in Boston, where he was transported from the Dominican Republic. READ MORE: https://abcn.ws/2IcgUc4 #DavidOrtiz…
6 people now in custody in David Ortiz shooting
A new surveillance video shows the David Ortiz’s assassin walking right up to him and shooting him in the back. Read Full Story: https://abcn.ws/2IcgUc4 #ABCNews…
David Ortiz’s wife speaks out as more suspects taken into custody
Dominican Republic investigators said the six suspects, some of whom may have U.S. connections, were offered nearly $8,000 to target the Red Sox legend. #ABCNews…
Motive in David Ortiz shooting to be revealed
An 11th suspect is now under arrest in connection with the plot to assassinate the former Red Sox star in the Dominican Republic. source
Ortiz shooting a case of mistaken identity: Police
Authorities in the Dominican Republic say another man, Sixto David Fernandez, was the target of the shooting, not David Ortiz. #ABCNews #DavidOrtiz #BigPapi #DominicanRepublic source
Red Sox legend David Ortiz speaks out on his shooting and recovery l ABC News
The baseball star said in the moments after he was shot in the Dominican Republic he told the doctor, “Don’t let me die. I got…
Hong Kong is facing its most serious political crisis in decades | ABC News
The tensions are rising ahead of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. #ABCNews #HongKong #Protest #China source
Pro-democracy protesters, police clash in Hong Kong | ABC News
The weekend clashes came amid fears that more violent protests could grow as China prepares to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the…
Police investigating killing of US teacher in Dominican Republic l ABC News
Patricia Ann Anton was found strangled inside her apartment, while her TV, laptop, phone and other items were stolen, authorities said. WATCH THE FULL EPISODES…
WHO declares coronavirus a global health emergency l ABC News
This is only the sixth time such an emergency has been declared, with past examples including the Ebola outbreak and the Zika virus. READ MORE:…
Woman who filmed fellow passenger threatens to sue l ABC News
Wendi Williams, a teacher from Virginia, said she tried to get the cabin crew’s attention when an unidentified man repeatedly hit the back of her…
Summer camp aims to show that diversity and faith go hand-in-hand | Nightline
Barefoot Republic, a Christian camp in southern Kentucky aims to bring kids and families together from different backgrounds, races and beliefs in hopes of fostering…
