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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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EU officials do not have time to check companies that receive Chinese subsidies and compete unfairly with Europeans

The number of deals that European Commission officials must review under new rules restricting the activities of companies receiving state subsidies has increased to 50, while they were initially expected to review only 30 deals a year.

Economy • February 12, 03:11 PM • 29102 views
Shmyhal met with the IMF mission in Kyiv to discuss financing of Ukraine and confiscation of frozen assets of the russian federation

The Prime Minister of Ukraine thanked the IMF for approving the second review of the $15. 6 billion assistance program for Ukraine and discussed further economic cooperation.

Economy • February 12, 02:13 PM • 24626 views
US Senate to conduct another procedural vote on aid to Ukraine and Israel today, but there may be resistance in the House - media

Another procedural vote on aid to Ukraine and Israel is expected in the US Senate today, but there may be opposition in the House of Representatives.

War in Ukraine • February 12, 01:30 PM • 75443 views
For the first time since 2022, a cargo with pipes for gas production entered a Ukrainian port - American Journal of Transportation

For the first time since 2022, a cargo with pipes for gas production entered a Ukrainian port - American Journal of Transportation.

War in Ukraine • February 12, 01:09 PM • 25644 views
To discuss support for Ukraine: Tusk plans to meet with Macron and Scholz

Prime Minister Donald Tusk plans to meet with French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to discuss increasing European military support for Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 12, 11:46 AM • 24690 views
Court orders the Netherlands to stop supplying spare parts for F-35 fighter jets to Israel

A Dutch court ordered the government to stop exporting parts of F-35 fighter jets to Israel because of the risk of violating international law through their possible use in military operations.

War in Ukraine • February 12, 11:00 AM • 31137 views
Biden calls Trump's remarks on NATO terrible and dangerous

US President Joe Biden reacted to the statements of his predecessor, Donald Trump, who said that he had threatened allies to "encourage" Russian aggression in order to force them to increase their contributions to collective security.

Politics • February 12, 10:57 AM • 26710 views
Finland's newly elected president says he sees no point in meeting with Putin

The newly elected President of Finland, Alexander Stubb, said that he sees no point in meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin because of Russia's aggressive war against Ukraine.

Politics • February 12, 10:20 AM • 43541 views
Residents of Bessarabia have changed their traditional pro-Russian vector to pro-Ukrainian - The Economist explains the reasons

Residents of Bessarabia have changed their traditional pro-Russian vector to pro-Ukrainian - The Economist explains the reasons.

War in Ukraine • February 12, 09:49 AM • 51435 views
IMF representatives arrive in Kyiv to discuss challenges facing Ukraine's economy

The IMF mission arrived in Kyiv to discuss with the Ukrainian authorities and partners economic challenges and priorities for strengthening Ukraine's capacity.

Economy • February 12, 08:08 AM • 27612 views
The WTA rankings have been updated: Svitolina remains in the top 20, Yastremska and Kalinina improve their positions

In the updated WTA rankings, Elina Svitolina retained her place in the top twenty tennis players in the world. Diana Jastremska and Angelina Kalinina improved their positions.

Sports • February 12, 08:01 AM • 24862 views
Pentagon chief hands over duties to deputy after hospitalization

U. S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin handed over his duties to Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks after being hospitalized for an urgent bladder problem.

Health • February 12, 07:10 AM • 24153 views
Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin hospitalized again

U. S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin was transported to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on February 11 due to urgent urological problems requiring supportive treatment and close monitoring.

News of the World • February 12, 06:36 AM • 25660 views
IDF strikes Rafah refugee camp, killing 37 and wounding dozens

Israeli strikes on the Rafah refugee camp in Gaza reportedly killed 37 people and injured dozens.

News of the World • February 12, 02:58 AM • 31897 views
Stoltenberg reacts to Trump's statement on intimidation of allies

NATO Chief Jens Stoltenberg has sharply criticized Donald Trump's statement to attack NATO members who do not fulfill their financial obligations, saying that any attack on the Alliance will be met with a united response, and that undermining allies increases the risks to soldiers.

News of the World • February 11, 05:13 PM • 41093 views
U.S. Ambassador reacts to Russian attack on Kharkiv, where a whole family was killed

U. S. Ambassador Bridget Brink expresses condolences to Kharkiv, where a whole family was killed during one of the latest shelling by Russia

War in Ukraine • February 11, 04:26 PM • 100845 views
Serve only Putin's interests: European Council President on Trump's statements on NATO

The President of the European Council criticized Trump's statements about encouraging Russian attacks on NATO allies as only serving Putin's interests and not bringing more security or peace.

News of the World • February 11, 03:39 PM • 35317 views
February 11: International Day of Women and Girls in Science, World Marriage Day

Today, February 11, is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Hypatia of Alexandria, who lived in the fourth and fifth centuries, is considered to be one of the first women to leave a significant mark in the exact sciences.

UNN Lite • February 11, 04:11 AM • 35300 views
Trump calls for an end to the war in Ukraine and opposes financial aid to Ukraine and Israel

At a rally in South Carolina, Trump called for an end to the war in Ukraine and expressed opposition to additional Senate aid to Ukraine and Israel.

War in Ukraine • February 11, 01:47 AM • 120558 views
Biden mistakenly calls Egyptian president "president of Mexico"

During a press conference, U. S. President Joe Biden mistakenly referred to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi as "the president of Mexico," which sparked discussions on social media in both countries.

Politics • February 10, 11:00 PM • 95191 views
russian oil tanker NS Leader abruptly changed its route under the influence of US sanctions

A russian oil tanker quickly turned around off the coast of Portugal after being hit by US sanctions.

Economy • February 10, 09:15 PM • 49406 views
German generals secretly came to Kyiv on the day of Zaluzhny's resignation - Bild

Two high-ranking German generals visited Ukraine on February 8, where they met with Valeriy Zaluzhny, the commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, who was dismissed the same day.

Politics • February 10, 03:46 PM • 71816 views
Zelenskyy and Macron discuss preparation of a security agreement between Ukraine and France

Zelenskyy and Macron discussed the preparation of a bilateral agreement on security guarantees for Ukraine and thanked France for creating an artillery coalition to provide Ukraine with artillery systems and ammunition.

Politics • February 10, 03:11 PM • 34682 views
For the third time in a week: US spots russian military aircraft near Alaska

Four russian military aircraft were spotted in Alaska's Air Defense Identification Zone on February 9, according to NORAD.

News of the World • February 10, 12:51 PM • 32491 views
IDF prepares a large-scale operation in Rafah, home to 1.3 million refugees

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said that the IDF will conduct a large-scale operation in the city of Rafah in Gaza to disband Hamas battalions, and more than 1. 3 million Palestinian refugees living there will be evacuated first.

News of the World • February 10, 04:49 AM • 110802 views
Chinese New Year, World Movie Day. What else can be celebrated on February 10

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UNN Lite • February 10, 04:17 AM • 52706 views
NATO plans to take over coordination of arms supplies to Ukraine

NATO plans to take over the coordination of arms supplies to Ukraine to protect against possible changes in US policy if Trump wins the next election.

War in Ukraine • February 10, 03:59 AM • 110035 views
U.S. Senate supports the start of debate on the bill to help Ukraine

The US Senate votes to begin debate on a bill to provide $95 billion in aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.

Politics • February 10, 02:18 AM • 47960 views
White House: Special Counsel's report on Biden's memory is inaccurate and unfounded

The White House sharply criticized the special counsel's report, which stated that President Biden suffers from memory lapses, denying the allegations as inaccurate and politically motivated.

Politics • February 10, 01:30 AM • 41981 views
U.S. museum hands over to Ghana artifacts stolen by British troops 150 years ago

The American Museum has returned antiquities stolen from Ghana by British troops 150 years ago, which belonged to the royal family of this West African country.

News of the World • February 10, 01:10 AM • 32481 views