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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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UNN Lite • March 24, 04:03 AM • 43251 views
Biden signs $1.2 trillion budget bill

U. S. President Joe Biden signs a $1.2 trillion bill, calling on Congress to pass additional bipartisan legislation on national security and border security.

Economy • March 23, 11:59 PM • 111550 views
UN Secretary-General visits Rafah crossing point and says any Israeli attack will lead to humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that there is a clear international consensus that any ground attack on the city of Rafah in Gaza would lead to a humanitarian catastrophe and called for a humanitarian ceasefire and the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza.

War in Ukraine • March 23, 03:56 PM • 73508 views
US Senate approves $1.2 trillion government funding bill

The US Senate has approved a $1. 2 trillion government funding bill to avoid a government shutdown. Now the document must be signed by President Biden.

News of the World • March 23, 10:51 AM • 38095 views
White House on Russia's massive attack: Putin is using every free minute while the US Congress refuses to act

Putin is using every free minute while the US Congress refuses to approve additional aid to Ukraine, White House adviser John Kirby believes.

War in Ukraine • March 23, 08:05 AM • 53878 views
Shooting in a shopping center near Moscow: 83 dead, 121 injured, shooters wanted

A shooting at a shopping center near Moscow kills 83 people and injures 121; four Tajik nationals were identified as the shooters, two of whom were detained.

News of the World • March 23, 07:42 AM • 34142 views
The number of victims of the terrorist attack in Moscow has increased to 60

More than 60 people have been killed and 115 injured in a terrorist attack involving shooting and fire at a shopping center in Moscow, with the death toll likely to rise further.

Society • March 23, 05:29 AM • 121899 views
Dutch PM to meet with Chinese leader amid tensions over chip exports

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping amid tensions over restrictions on chip exports to China.

Economy • March 23, 04:40 AM • 116912 views
US strikes Houthis' warehouses in Yemen

U. S. fighter jets struck three Houthi-controlled underground shelters in Yemen, destroying four drones, while the Houthis launched ballistic missiles toward the Red Sea.

War in Ukraine • March 23, 02:29 AM • 48458 views
NYT: U.S. officials confirm ISIS was behind Moscow attack

ISIS claimed responsibility for the terrorist attack on Crocus City Hall in Moscow, which was confirmed by US officials and intelligence.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 11:15 PM • 42582 views
Telegram has been down. Users from Ukraine were also affected

Telegram has suffered a massive outage affecting users in many countries, including Ukraine, Slovakia, the Netherlands, Italy, Thailand, the United States, and Russia, with users experiencing problems with the app and sending/receiving messages.

Technologies • March 22, 06:32 PM • 40964 views
Stefanishyna names key opponents of Ukraine's NATO invitation

Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna says that the key opponents of Ukraine's invitation to NATO are the United States and Germany, which urge Kyiv not to spoil the "atmosphere" at the upcoming summit in Washington.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 04:23 PM • 32045 views
On Saturday, russia will repeat its attempt to launch the soyuz ms-25 spacecraft to the ISS

russia will try to re-launch the spacecraft that will deliver russian cosmonaut oleg novitsky, belarusian marina vasilevskaya and American Tracy Dyson to the International Space Station.

News of the World • March 22, 04:16 PM • 31110 views
FT: US urges Kyiv to stop strikes on russian refineries. Ukraine says it is fighting with all available capabilities

Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Olha Stefanishyna said that despite Washington's calls to limit strikes on russia's energy infrastructure, Kyiv is forced to fight with the resources it has.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 01:09 PM • 26249 views
India rejects Russian oil from tankers of sanctioned Sovcomflot - Bloomberg

All Indian refineries are now refusing to accept Russian oil transported by Sovcomflot tankers because of US sanctions against the Russian state-owned shipping company.

Politics • March 22, 11:49 AM • 28661 views
Apple's shares fell due to the antitrust proceedings of the US Department of Justice

Apple shares fell by almost 4%, the biggest drop since August 2023, after the US Department of Justice and 15 states sued the company for monopolizing the smartphone market.

News of the World • March 22, 09:19 AM • 28147 views
"Ukraine needs our help now": US Ambassador responds to massive shelling in russia

Amid the massive shelling of Ukraine's energy infrastructure, US Ambassador Bridget Brink called for a new aid package for Ukraine, citing that russian attacks violate international law and endanger civilians.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 09:16 AM • 25689 views
The US is preparing to seize Trump's assets

The New York Attorney General's Office has filed court orders for the possible seizure of Donald Trump's assets, including his Seven Springs golf course and estate, as part of efforts to recover $464 million from Trump and his family following a recent court ruling against them.

Politics • March 22, 03:15 AM • 44805 views
"We are determined to act quickly" - EU Council President on frozen Russian assets

EU leaders have agreed to use money from frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine buy weapons, with the first €1 billion to be disbursed by July 1, reflecting the growing need due to the war in Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 01:01 AM • 35933 views
US shoots down two Houthi missiles and a drone in the Red Sea

The United States shoots down two missiles and a drone in the Red Sea, launched by Houthi rebels from Yemen.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 12:46 AM • 36063 views
Russia and China agree with Houthis on "safe navigation" in the Red Sea - media

Russia and China have reached an agreement with Yemeni Houthi rebels to ensure the safe navigation of their vessels in the Red Sea.

War in Ukraine • March 21, 07:37 PM • 28990 views
The US supports the issuance of $50 billion "freedom bonds" for Ukraine at the expense of frozen assets of the russian federation - Bloomberg

Washington supports the idea of issuing $50 billion worth of bonds for Ukraine using frozen russian assets to finance Ukraine's war effort.

War in Ukraine • March 21, 05:05 PM • 92061 views
A historic antitrust lawsuit: US DOJ and 16 prosecutors file suit against iPhone maker

The U. S. Department of Justice and 16 state prosecutors filed an antitrust lawsuit against Apple, accusing the iPhone maker of illegally monopolizing the smartphone market and creating obstacles to competitors' access to iPhone hardware and software features.

Technologies • March 21, 03:39 PM • 23933 views
Early detection of Parkinson's disease: a new test will help you avoid waiting for symptoms for years

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Health • March 21, 12:39 PM • 24785 views
Michael Emmett Walsh dies: an outstanding actor who played in more than 100 films

Michael Emmett Walsh, a prominent actor who appeared in more than 100 films, including Blade Runner, True Blood and Straight Time, has died at the age of 88 in Vermont, USA.

Culture • March 21, 10:45 AM • 26103 views
The concept of assistance to Ukraine is being discussed: Speaker of the US Congress on the mechanism of financing Ukraine

The US Congress is discussing various mechanisms to provide additional assistance to Ukraine, including the use of seized assets of Russian oligarchs, the provision of weapons and humanitarian aid separately or as a package, and the possibility of loans, although the details are still being discussed.

War in Ukraine • March 21, 10:06 AM • 27667 views
"Russia's response to the discussion of a peace formula in Kyiv by advisors from around the world": US Ambassador reacts to Russia's missile attack on the capital

Russia fired a Kinzhal hypersonic missile at Kyiv at 5:00 a. m. in response to a meeting of security advisers discussing President Zelensky's peace formula.

War in Ukraine • March 21, 07:06 AM • 50816 views
WP: Ukraine is rapidly producing ammunition

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War in Ukraine • March 21, 02:24 AM • 114662 views
Mike Johnson announces plans to invite Netanyahu to the US Congress

Mike Johnson, Speaker of the US House of Representatives, announced plans to invite Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address Congress to demonstrate solidarity and support for Israel.

Politics • March 21, 01:30 AM • 70900 views
Bloomberg: US DOJ to sue Apple over iPhone feature restrictions

The U. S. Department of Justice plans to sue Apple on March 21 for violating antitrust laws by blocking access to iPhone hardware and software features.

News of the World • March 21, 12:30 AM • 49393 views