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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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April 22: International Mother Earth Day, Passover begins for Jews

On International Mother Earth Day, events are held around the world to address environmental issues and honor the amazing wealth of the planet. One of the symbols of the event is the Peace Bell, which embodies the unity between all the peoples of our planet.

UNN Lite • April 22, 03:09 AM • 153928 views
US wants to impose sanctions on one of the IDF units - media

The US is expected to impose sanctions against an ultra-Orthodox unit of the Israeli army called Netzach Yehuda, which will be the first time sanctions have been imposed against an Israeli military unit.

War in Ukraine • April 22, 01:20 AM • 27794 views
Bloomberg: Trump has run out of money for lawyers

In March, Trump spent $4. 9 million on legal services, and he may not have enough money to pay his lawyers, as he has only $6.8 million left in his campaign accounts.

Politics • April 22, 12:22 AM • 32808 views
Speaker Johnson agrees to help Ukraine after intelligence findings - The New York Times

Speaker Johnson agreed to support aid to Ukraine after reviewing intelligence reports and testimonies of Russian atrocities, convinced that Putin could continue his invasion of Europe if left unchecked.

War in Ukraine • April 21, 11:40 PM • 29592 views
Lithuanian-Polish military exercises on the defense of the Suwalki Isthmus start

Joint Lithuanian-Polish military exercises Brave Griffin 24/II began on April 21 to practice a scenario for the defense of the Isthmus of Suwalki, involving 1,500 Lithuanian servicemen, American and Portuguese troops.

War in Ukraine • April 21, 11:25 PM • 27925 views
Five missiles were fired from Iraq at a US military base in Syria

Five missiles were fired from Iraq toward a U. S. military base in northeastern Syria, the first attack on U.S. troops since February, when Iranian-backed groups ceased their attacks.

War in Ukraine • April 21, 10:58 PM • 27740 views
IDF General Staff approves plan to continue fighting in Gaza

IDF Chief of Staff Gertsi Halevi approves plans to continue fighting in Gaza, with the last remaining city of Rafah yet to be cleared by Israeli troops.

War in Ukraine • April 21, 09:19 PM • 23438 views
Zelensky: russians want to capture Chasiv Yar on May 9, but defenders expect to repel this offensive thanks to timely supplies of weapons

The president said that russia intends to capture Chasiv Yar on its May 9 holiday, but Ukraine expects to withstand and repel the attack thanks to timely supplies of weapons.

War in Ukraine • April 21, 05:56 PM • 70385 views
US may send military aid, including ATACMS missiles, to Ukraine next week - Senator

The United States may begin sending long-range ATACMS missiles and other military equipment to Ukraine by the end of next week, according to Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Mark Warner.

War in Ukraine • April 21, 04:16 PM • 58422 views
"We stand with Ukrainians who are fighting for their free country." Scholz welcomes US aid to Ukraine

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz supports the decision of the US House of Representatives to approve $60 billion in defense aid to Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • April 21, 12:13 PM • 102280 views
Frontline regions and the border with Russia can be protected from enemy attacks if there is more air defense - Yevlash

According to Ukrainian Air Force spokesman Ilya Yevlash, the most vulnerable to enemy attacks are Kharkiv, Odesa, Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Chernihiv, Sumy, and Dnipro regions, which can be protected by more air defense systems.

War in Ukraine • April 21, 09:18 AM • 34771 views
Pentagon chief: new aid package will save lives of Ukrainians

The $95 billion aid package approved by Congress will provide vital security assistance to help Ukraine defend itself against Russian aggression and strengthen U. S. security over the long term.

War in Ukraine • April 21, 05:04 AM • 59063 views
"Assistance from the United States will have a dramatic impact on the course of the fighting," Tymochko

US military aid will allow Ukraine to plan large-scale operations and counteroffensives, boosting morale and the prospects for success in the fight against Russia.

War in Ukraine • April 21, 03:32 AM • 107031 views
Tesla reduces prices for three models of its electric vehicles

Tesla cuts prices on the Model Y, Model X, and Model S by $2000 to attract more buyers amid falling sales and increased competition.

Economy • April 21, 02:01 AM • 33264 views
The US urges the EU to reduce taxes on income from Russia's frozen assets

The US is calling on the EU to lower taxes on income from frozen Russian assets to maximize the funds that can be lent to Ukraine, potentially up to $50 billion this summer, by issuing bonds or loans to be repaid with interest from those assets.

Economy • April 20, 11:40 PM • 31392 views
New bill to ban TikTok approved in the US

The US House of Representatives has approved a bill that could ban TikTok if ByteDance does not sell the social network within a year.

Politics • April 20, 10:20 PM • 27018 views
Blinken is going to China to get Beijing to stop supporting Russia in its war against Ukraine

Blinken will visit China to urge Beijing to stop supporting Russia in the war in Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • April 20, 10:03 PM • 28037 views
"A bad day for Putin" - Kuleba on approval of US aid

The U. S. House of Representatives approves a major aid package for Ukraine, prompting Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba to declare the day "a bad day for Putin" and praise America's unwavering support for Ukraine's values.

War in Ukraine • April 20, 09:40 PM • 48251 views
US plans to send additional military advisors to Ukraine - Politico

The United States is considering sending up to 60 additional military advisors to its embassy in Kyiv to support the logistics, oversight, and maintenance of weapons delivered to Ukraine, expanding its non-combat military presence in the country.

War in Ukraine • April 20, 09:18 PM • 26762 views
Biden makes a statement on the adoption of the Aid Package for Ukraine

President Joe urged the Senate to quickly pass an aid package for Ukraine to provide Ukraine with weapons and equipment to meet its immediate needs on the battlefield.

War in Ukraine • April 20, 08:14 PM • 52018 views
"US assistance will be felt by soldiers on the front line and cities suffering from Russian terror," Zelenskyy says

The U. S. aid that Ukraine has received is a significant package that will be felt by soldiers on the front lines and cities suffering from Russian terror.

Society • April 20, 06:47 PM • 99846 views
"More weapons for Ukraine, in particular air defense systems" - Shmyhal on the approval of US aid

The US Congress approved $61 billion in aid to Ukraine, including $49. 9 billion for defense, $7.8 billion in budget support, $1.57 billion in economic assistance, and $400 million for border protection and demining, more weapons, long-range and air defense systems, and funds for recovery and reconstruction.

War in Ukraine • April 20, 06:35 PM • 101819 views
Ukraine's Ambassador to the U.S. reacts to the House of Representatives' approval of aid to Ukraine

Ambassador of Ukraine to the U. S. Oksana Markarova thanked the House of Representatives for passing the Ukraine Assistance Bill and promised to continue to work for Ukraine's victory, which is necessary for the world to live under the rule of law.

War in Ukraine • April 20, 06:24 PM • 99449 views
U.S. House of Representatives approves bill to help Ukraine

The U. S. House of Representatives approves a $60 billion defense aid bill for Ukraine, voted for by 310 congressmen.

Politics • April 20, 06:07 PM • 51809 views
Zelensky calls allies' shooting down of Iranian missiles double standards

President Zelenskyy criticized Western allies for demonstrating double standards by helping Israel shoot down Iranian missiles and drones but not providing the same level of support to Ukraine against Russian air attacks.

Politics • April 20, 02:37 PM • 58566 views
Zelensky: Allied countries can help Ukraine shoot down Russian missiles

Zelenskyy believes that allied countries can help Ukraine shoot down Russian missiles by deploying their air forces in neighboring countries and shooting down missiles aimed at Ukraine, as was done to protect Israel.

War in Ukraine • April 20, 01:45 PM • 58155 views
Zelenskyy is sure that Putin is very afraid of Ukraine

President Zelenskyy believes that Putin is very afraid of Ukraine because he is an insecure person, as confident leaders with powerful armies and nuclear weapons do not threaten the world.

War in Ukraine • April 20, 12:29 PM • 76848 views
Zelenskyy: Ukraine is approaching a security agreement with the US

Ukraine is nearing the signing of a major security agreement with the United States that will be a strong security guarantee alongside agreements with Nordic countries such as Sweden and Norway in May-June, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.

Politics • April 20, 11:58 AM • 67308 views
UK Ministry of Defense has used less than half of the money from the fund for Ukraine - media

The UK Ministry of Defense has not used more than half of the £900 million international military fund earmarked for Ukraine due to bureaucratic delays in processing contracts, having allocated or spent only £404 million so far.

War in Ukraine • April 20, 08:55 AM • 41799 views
Warming waters in the Antarctic provoked a rise in sea level in the Atlantic

The abnormally rapid sea level rise in some regions of the Northwest Atlantic is due to rising temperatures in the deep waters flowing into the Atlantic from the Antarctic coast as a result of global warming caused by human activity.

News of the World • April 20, 01:48 AM • 107951 views