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United States

Federal republic in North America
The USA is a country located in North America, sharing this continent only with Canada. The country's area is 9,827 km². The population is 328 million people. The capital is Washington. In 1776, the USA declared independence from Great Britain. The main ethnic groups of the population: descendants of white migrants from Europe – 79.9% of the population, Latin Americans – 15%, black people – 12.8%, Asians – 4.4%, indigenous peoples – 0.97%. The USA ranks first in the world in terms of GDP per capita - $81,630. The United States was one of the initiators of the creation of NATO, in which it occupies a leading position. The most famous presidents: George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Franklin Roosevelt, Ronald Reagan.
1776
Thirteen colonies declared independence from Great Britain
1787
A new constitution of the United States of America was drafted
1803
The country doubled in size thanks to the acquisition of territories from France
1865
Slavery was abolished throughout the country
1920
Women gained the right to vote
1945
The country played a key role in the victory over Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan in World War II
1948
A program of assistance to European economies was launched after the war
1964
A law was passed banning discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin
1969
The country's astronaut became the first person to set foot on the Moon
1993
The North American Free Trade Agreement was signed
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In case of Trump's victory, Europe is preparing for a possible break in transatlantic relations - WP

European countries are developing plans for a possible breakdown in transatlantic relations if Trump wins. The EU headquarters has set up a special group to develop a response strategy.

News of the World • November 3, 09:23 PM • 22787 views
A squirrel that was an Instagram star was put to sleep in the United States

Pinat the squirrel, who had 537 thousand followers on Instagram, was euthanized due to violations of the rules for keeping wild animals. The animal had lived with its owner for 7 years.

News of the World • November 3, 07:39 PM • 31523 views
British 'mega poll' tilts toward Harris' victory in US presidential election - media

UK-based Focaldata conducted a massive MRP poll of 31,000 American voters. The results show a likely victory of Kamala Harris over Donald Trump in key states.

News of the World • November 3, 06:25 PM • 23109 views
Orban says Europe will reconsider support for Ukraine if Trump wins

Hungary's prime minister said that Europe will not be able to carry the burden of war alone without the United States. According to him, the continent will have to adapt if Trump becomes president and chooses a course for peace.

War in Ukraine • November 3, 05:48 PM • 39066 views
Moldovan presidential election: fake bomb threats recorded at four foreign polling stations

Frankfurt, Liverpool, and Northampton received fake reports of mining of polling stations for the presidential elections in Moldova. The Moldovan Foreign Ministry warned of possible attempts by Russia to disrupt the diaspora vote.

News of the World • November 3, 05:11 PM • 23436 views
“Only the strong are reckoned with": Zelensky is asked to support the creation of nuclear weapons by Ukraine

A petition calling for the creation of nuclear weapons in Ukraine has appeared on the President's website. The author argues that countries with nuclear capabilities enjoy greater support from their partners.

Politics • November 3, 03:50 PM • 38742 views
Orban says Trump's victory will force Europe to reconsider support for Ukraine

Hungarian Prime Minister Orban said that Europe will be forced to reconsider its support for Ukraine if Trump wins the US election. According to him, the continent will not be able to bear the “burden” of the war on its own.

Politics • November 3, 12:05 PM • 24134 views
US warns Iran that it will not be able to deter Israel if Tehran attacks again

The United States has warned Iran that it cannot deter Israel in the event of a new attack. Iran is threatening a “devastating response” to attacks on its territory, and the United States and Israel are increasing their military presence in the region.

News of the World • November 3, 10:59 AM • 21352 views
EU donates almost 65 thousand textbooks for grades 5-6 to Kyiv region - Kravchenko

Kyiv region received almost 65,000 textbooks on computer science and art for grades 5-6 from the EU. The cost of the textbooks is over UAH 4 million.

Society • November 3, 10:33 AM • 19791 views
US social networks are full of claims of election fraud

A record number of fake news stories about voting irregularities appeared in the run-up to the US election. The BBC found hundreds of false accusations, including statements from Trump supporters.

News of the World • November 3, 08:57 AM • 20475 views
China increases military activity near Taiwan ahead of US elections

Taiwan spotted 35 Chinese military aircraft, including fighters and bombers, near the island. The activity comes a few days before the US presidential election.

News of the World • November 3, 08:41 AM • 19497 views
Democrats have a plan of action if Trump declares victory prematurely again - Reuters

The Democratic Party is preparing a rapid response strategy in social media and the media in case Trump declares victory again before all the votes are counted. The plan calls for an active media campaign with calls for patience.

News of the World • November 3, 07:51 AM • 19603 views
US resident pleads guilty to supplying $12 billion worth of military technology to Russia

Vadim Yermolenko, a 43-year-old Russian with American citizenship, pleaded guilty to illegal supply of military technology to Russia. More than $12 billion in purchases of components for radars and surveillance systems passed through his accounts.

News of the World • November 3, 07:40 AM • 18166 views
The US deploys B-52s and ships to the Middle East due to the threat from Iran

The United States has sent B-52 bombers and warships to the Middle East to deter Iran. The Pentagon warns of a response to possible attacks on Americans and their interests in the region.

News of the World • November 3, 05:32 AM • 20040 views
Trump and Harris hardly mention Ukraine before the US election: what's going on

The US presidential candidates focused on the country's internal problems, rarely addressing the topic of Ukraine. Analysts predict possible changes in policy toward Ukraine after the election.

News of the World • November 3, 04:22 AM • 21114 views
Tusk: Europe's security does not depend on the outcome of the US elections, but primarily on us

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said that the future of Europe does not depend on the outcome of the US election, but on Europeans themselves. He is convinced that the era of geopolitical outsourcing is over.

News of the World • November 2, 06:31 PM • 23802 views
Iran's supreme leader threatened Israel and the US with a “crushing response”

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has issued threats against Israel and the US. In a video message, he promised to retaliate against Iran and its allies, without specifying the timing and scale of a possible attack.

News of the World • November 2, 01:02 PM • 22485 views
US sees “concerning signals” in military cooperation between Russia and China in the Arctic

The US Ambassador for the Arctic has expressed concern over Russia and China's joint military activities off Alaska. The countries have stepped up cooperation in the region, including joint bomber flights and patrols.

News of the World • November 2, 11:40 AM • 19493 views
The United States is increasing its military presence in the Middle East due to the threat from Iran

The United States is sending additional warships and B-52 bombers to the Middle East to deter Iran. The decision was made against the backdrop of the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel.

News of the World • November 2, 12:48 AM • 20445 views
Zelensky: Ukraine could strike preventively at North Korean troops in Russia if it had the opportunity

The President of Ukraine announced the possibility of long-range strikes on the positions of North Korean troops in Russia. Zelensky called on partners to take action to prevent further escalation of the conflict.

War in Ukraine • November 1, 08:49 PM • 52837 views
Touching, romantic, and heartfelt movies: what to watch this weekend

A selection of touching and romantic films of various genres to watch this weekend. These include stories about an unusual family, a talented composer, time travel, hotel adventures, and culinary experiments.

Society • November 1, 06:50 PM • 23109 views
Umerov and Austin discuss DPRK military's participation in the war against Ukraine

Ukraine's Defense Minister held a weekly conversation with the Pentagon chief on the situation at the front. The parties discussed the DPRK's involvement in the war and further US support for Ukraine's defense industry.

War in Ukraine • November 1, 05:57 PM • 28871 views
The US announces a new military aid package for Ukraine worth $425 million

The Pentagon has announced a new package of military aid to Ukraine worth $425 million. The package includes air defense missiles, HIMARS ammunition, artillery, Stryker armored vehicles, and other equipment.

War in Ukraine • November 1, 05:31 PM • 29957 views
Harris will be more hawkish, while Trump is unpredictable - expert

Brian Whitmore predicts that Kamala Harris may pursue a more decisive pro-Ukrainian policy than Biden. As for Trump, the expert expressed concern about his isolationist stance and sympathy for Putin.

Politics • November 1, 04:39 PM • 20320 views
Mauritius closes all social media on the eve of elections

The government of Mauritius ordered to block access to social media until after the parliamentary elections on November 11. The reason was a threat to national security due to the leakage of wiretapped conversations.

News of the World • November 1, 04:21 PM • 20543 views
Father and daughter decipher mysterious “Martian signal” after 1.5 years of attempts by hundreds of scientists to solve the mystery

Americans Ken and Kelly Chaffin decoded a simulated signal from Mars orbit that 500 experts could not decipher. The message contained an image with five groups of dots resembling organic molecules.

News of the World • November 1, 02:50 PM • 20801 views
“Washington asked Beirut for a unilateral truce with Israel": Lebanon denies this information

The Lebanese Prime Minister's office denied a Reuters report that the United States had asked for a unilateral ceasefire with Israel. Lebanon insists on a bilateral ceasefire and the implementation of UN Resolution 1701.

News of the World • November 1, 01:45 PM • 16049 views
DPRK accuses the US and South Korea of preparing a nuclear strike

North Korean Foreign Minister accuses the United States and South Korea of preparing a nuclear strike on her country. She also pointed to the DPRK's desire to help Russia in the war in Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • November 1, 10:21 AM • 20467 views
Gold price recovers after the biggest drop since July: what's happening on the market

The gold price rose by 0. 5% to $2757 per ounce after a significant drop. The market is reacting to expectations of US employment data and the upcoming presidential election.

Economy • November 1, 08:47 AM • 15039 views
US and NATO should consider striking DPRK troops in Ukraine - Congressman

The chairman of the US House Intelligence Committee called for consideration of an attack on North Korean troops in Ukraine. Turner also supports Ukraine's right to attack military targets in Russia.

War in Ukraine • November 1, 08:08 AM • 60287 views