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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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Politics • February 6, 08:37 AM • 25261 views
The Biden administration intends to veto a bill that would allow aid only to Israel

The Biden administration intends to veto a Republican-backed bill that would allocate $14 billion in aid to Israel alone, excluding Ukraine from the package.

Politics • February 6, 07:54 AM • 28886 views
Trump says he wants to hold an immediate debate with Biden

Trump wants an immediate debate with President Biden to discuss policies that could benefit the country.

News of the World • February 6, 07:39 AM • 27137 views
February 6: World No Cell Phone Day, International Bartender's Day

World No Cell Phone Day was founded in 2001 by French writer Philip Marceau, who wrote the world's first SMS novel. Anyone who wants to join the event is encouraged to leave home without their cell phones, and, in general, to pretend that they do not exist.

UNN Lite • February 6, 03:53 AM • 23732 views
Former French diplomat to lead UNRWA probe amid allegations of Hamas ties

Former French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna will lead an independent review of the UN Refugee Agency following Israeli accusations that some staff members were involved in a Hamas attack.

News of the World • February 6, 12:45 AM • 24575 views
6 Kurdish-led militants are killed in a drone attack on a US base in Syria

A drone attack on the largest U. S. military base in eastern Syria has killed at least six Kurdish-led allied fighters, according to the SDF.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 12:37 AM • 27539 views
Orban's party boycotts Hungarian parliamentary session on Sweden's accession to NATO

Viktor Orbán's Fidesz party and its allies boycotted an extraordinary session of the Hungarian parliament, which was to vote on the ratification of Sweden's application for NATO membership, making the vote impossible.

News of the World • February 5, 02:19 PM • 29143 views
Ukraine expects to receive F-16 fighters and missiles with a range of up to 500 km - Naev

Ukraine expects to receive aircraft and long-range weapons with a radius of more than 300 kilometers in the next military aid packages.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 11:50 AM • 37594 views
Ambassador: US Senate may vote on bill with funding for Ukraine on February 7

The U. S. Senate may vote on February 7 on the omnibus funding bill for Ukraine, which includes international aid and migration reform, introduced on Sunday.

Politics • February 5, 10:54 AM • 28155 views
Suez Canal profits nearly halved due to Houthi attacks - Bloomberg

In January, revenues from the Suez Canal were almost halved due to attacks by Yemeni Houthis on ships in the Red Sea, forcing major shipping companies to avoid this waterway.

News of the World • February 5, 08:52 AM • 28172 views
Zelenskyy hopes for further US support for Ukraine if Trump wins election

Zelenskyy expressed hope that US support for Ukraine will continue if Trump is re-elected president.

Politics • February 5, 08:46 AM • 29364 views
Boeing delays delivery of about fifty aircraft due to a fuselage defect

Boeing is delaying the delivery of about fifty 737 Max passenger jets due to a recently discovered fuselage defect.

Technologies • February 5, 07:41 AM • 24239 views
Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives criticized Senate deal on border and aid to Ukraine

U. S. House Speaker Mike Johnson criticized the Senate's bipartisan border deal that included funding for Ukraine, saying the bill would be "dead on arrival" in the House.

Politics • February 5, 07:07 AM • 27137 views
Zelensky on information about Zaluzhny's possible dismissal: "We need a reboot"

President Zelenskiy said Ukraine needs a change of leadership and a "reset" when asked about the possible resignation of Armed Forces Commander Valeriy Zaluzhny.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 06:44 AM • 123602 views
U.S. Senate unveils $118 billion in aid for Israel, Ukraine and border security

The U. S. Senate unveils a $118.2 billion bipartisan proposal to help Ukraine, Israel, and security on the U.S. southern border.

Economy • February 5, 06:29 AM • 40504 views
The US announces further strikes on Houthi targets in the Middle East

The United States announces new strikes on Houthi targets in the Middle East in response to attacks on U. S. troops.

News of the World • February 4, 08:00 PM • 32999 views
Biden's adviser on Zaluzhny's possible resignation: "Personnel decisions in the Armed Forces are a matter for the Ukrainian authorities"

Biden's national security adviser said that personnel decisions in the Ukrainian army are the sole responsibility of the Ukrainian authorities.

War in Ukraine • February 4, 06:36 PM • 111751 views
Russia deploys 500 tanks to capture Kupyansk by March - Forbes

Russia plans to capture the city of Kupyansk in Kharkiv region by March 2024 as a gift to Putin before the presidential elections in Russia, deploying 500 tanks and more than 40,000 troops.

War in Ukraine • February 4, 06:13 PM • 97062 views
Biden wins the primary in South Carolina

President Biden received about 97% of the vote in the South Carolina Democratic primary, securing more delegates as he seeks to win the nomination.

Politics • February 4, 04:56 AM • 108086 views
Reuters: 40 people killed in US air strikes on targets in Iraq and Syria

According to reports, 40 people were killed in US air strikes on targets in Iraq and Syria.

War in Ukraine • February 4, 02:50 AM • 107621 views
British Defense Minister talks about strikes on Yemeni Houthis

UK Defense Secretary Grant Shepps defended the recent joint US-British strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen as a proportionate response to Houthi attacks.

War in Ukraine • February 4, 01:57 AM • 30893 views
White House opposes bill on aid to Israel without Ukraine

The White House opposes a House bill to provide $17. 6 billion in additional aid to Israel without allocating new funds for Ukraine.

News of the World • February 4, 12:25 AM • 26276 views
WSJ: Ukraine is trying to produce a million attack drones

Ukraine intends to produce 1 million attack drones by 2024 in small secret workshops across the country to compensate for the lack of US military aid and a shortage of artillery and missiles.

War in Ukraine • February 3, 11:41 PM • 30314 views
Sky News: UK and US strike Yemen with 20 fighter jets

According to Sky News sources in Washington, the United Kingdom has launched joint strikes on Yemen using more than 20 fighter jets.

War in Ukraine • February 3, 11:21 PM • 30678 views
U.S. House of Representatives to consider bill on aid to Israel without Ukraine

A group of U. S. congressmen has submitted a bill to allocate $17.6 billion to Israel separately from funding for Ukraine.

Politics • February 3, 08:41 PM • 31987 views
Cocoa bean prices hit 46-year high

This week, cocoa futures rose to the highest level in 46 years, reaching more than $5000 per ton.

Economy • February 3, 12:59 PM • 38564 views
Iraq claims 16 killed in overnight US airstrikes

16 people are killed and 25 wounded in US airstrikes on pro-Iranian targets in Iraq, according to the Iraqi Prime Minister's office.

News of the World • February 3, 10:32 AM • 30845 views
It became known where the US hit during the attack on Iraq

The United States has struck the headquarters of armed groups and a small arms depot near al-Qaim in Iraq, and wounded people at positions in Aqashat, according to the Iraqi Ministry of Interior and military sources.

News of the World • February 3, 04:51 AM • 106346 views
The US Air Force and Space Force will announce plans for a major reorganization on February 12

The US Air Force is finalizing plans to combine some commands and integrate bomber and fighter aircraft into a single unit as part of a major reorganization to be announced on February 12.

News of the World • February 3, 04:36 AM • 97886 views
The Day of the Woman Doctor, the Day of Combating Profanity. What else can be celebrated on February 3

It was on February 3, 1821, that Elizabeth Blackwell was born, in whose honor this event was introduced. Since childhood, she dreamed of becoming a doctor. But because of the stereotypes that existed at the time, she could not get a professional medical education for a long time

UNN Lite • February 3, 04:07 AM • 32869 views