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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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The US concludes that a military base in Jordan was attacked by an Iranian-made drone.

War in Ukraine • February 1, 03:30 PM • 25731 views
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Economy • February 1, 01:25 PM • 29899 views
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Actor Alec Baldwin has pleaded not guilty to the manslaughter of cameraman Galina Hutchins during the filming of the western Rust in October 2021.

Crimes and emergencies • February 1, 11:39 AM • 27331 views
First satellite images of Russian IL-76 crash site released

Satellite imagery from January 31 shows a 500-meter trail from the crash of a Russian Il-76 military transport plane that crashed near Belgorod on January 24.

News of the World • February 1, 11:15 AM • 30709 views
Development of partnerships in the defense industry: Ukraine has signed dozens of agreements on joint production of weapons

Ukraine is actively developing partnerships in the defense industry, having concluded dozens of agreements on joint arms production with more than two dozen countries.

War in Ukraine • February 1, 09:31 AM • 32809 views
US and British Defense Ministers discuss support for Ukraine

Secretary of the Pentagon Lloyd Austin and UK Defense Secretary Grant Shapps discussed further joint support for Ukraine against Russian aggression.

Politics • February 1, 09:20 AM • 25726 views
A brutal act of violence in the United States: a son beheads his father and posts a horrific video on social media

A man beheaded his father in Pennsylvania and posted a video of the severed head on social media, after which he was arrested for brutal murder and weapons possession.

News of the World • February 1, 08:51 AM • 23784 views
Since the beginning of the war, three Moldovan companies have sold $15 million worth of aircraft parts to Russia

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News of the World • February 1, 08:34 AM • 23815 views
"We are not afraid of war": Iran warns US it won't let any attack go unanswered

Iran warns that it will respond decisively to any US attack and will not tolerate threats in response to the ballistic missile attack on a US base in Jordan that killed three US soldiers.

News of the World • February 1, 08:24 AM • 22172 views
Ihnat is confident that Ukraine will receive the first F-16 aircraft by the end of the year

A spokesman for Ukraine's Air Force says the country will receive its first F-16 fighters from allies by the end of 2024, with Ukrainian pilots currently undergoing training on the aircraft, particularly in Denmark.

War in Ukraine • February 1, 07:59 AM • 27226 views
The United States says it has prevented a large-scale cyberattack involving China

The US government claims to have prevented a large-scale cyberattack involving China by neutralizing the Volt Typhoon network, which allegedly targeted US civilian infrastructure and had ties to China.

News of the World • February 1, 07:59 AM • 31659 views
U.S. Treasury Secretary says Congress's position on Ukraine funding will defeat Putin

U. S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will appeal to Congress to support Ukraine, saying that if they do not, Putin will win.

Politics • February 1, 07:54 AM • 24897 views
US House Speaker says border and Ukraine aid bill 'likely' to be split - media

Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Johnson told the leaders of the Baltic parliaments that the bill on additional US aid for Ukraine and border policy reforms will be divided, and the final decision will depend on the proposals of the Senate negotiators.

War in Ukraine • February 1, 07:39 AM • 33115 views
China's new defense minister declares "support for Russia in the Ukrainian issue" - Russian Defense Ministry

China's new defense minister, Dong Jun, expressed support for Russia on the Ukrainian issue during his first talks with Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu.

War in Ukraine • February 1, 05:30 AM • 33643 views
February 1: Robinson Crusoe Day, World Interfaith Harmony Week begins

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UNN Lite • February 1, 04:44 AM • 25839 views
Successful field tests of the latest air defense system "CHIMERA" were conducted in the United States

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News of the World • February 1, 12:03 AM • 37378 views
EU plans to launch a mission in the Red Sea to protect ships from Houthi attacks

The EU plans to launch a naval mission in the Red Sea within the next three weeks to protect cargo ships from Houthi attacks in Yemen and reduce trade disruptions.

News of the World • January 31, 10:05 PM • 27033 views
Ukraine warns allies of 'critical' shortage of shells - Umerov writes letter to EU colleagues

Ukraine has warned its allies that it faces a critical shortage of artillery shells as Russia deploys three times its firepower, requiring 200,000 shells a month. This week, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov wrote to his European Union counterparts.

War in Ukraine • January 31, 09:58 PM • 31015 views
Yermak and Nuland: they talked about defense support and further cooperation between Ukraine and the USA

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War in Ukraine • January 31, 09:49 PM • 106444 views
Nuland says US bombs are on their way to the front line

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War in Ukraine • January 31, 09:25 PM • 32284 views
Ukraine is a world leader in the use of digital solutions on the battlefield and in public administration: Brink

The U. S. Ambassador to Ukraine praised the Ministry of Digital Transformation and its Minister Mykhailo Fedorov for their achievements in using digital solutions on the battlefield and in public administration.

War in Ukraine • January 31, 08:59 PM • 102481 views
Nuland: Putin will get some "pleasant surprises" on the battlefield, and Ukraine will achieve great success

The US Deputy Secretary of State said Putin will face surprises on the battlefield in 2024 and expressed confidence in Ukraine's success with additional US support.

War in Ukraine • January 31, 07:40 PM • 97417 views
Nuland is confident that the US Congress will vote for additional aid to Ukraine

Victoria Nuland expressed confidence that the U. S. Congress will vote to provide additional assistance to Ukraine, given the U.S. role in protecting Ukraine from Russian aggression and promoting its prosperity.

War in Ukraine • January 31, 06:47 PM • 104532 views
Ukraine's Defense Minister discusses strengthening strategic partnership with U.S. officials

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Politics • January 31, 04:40 PM • 28287 views
They discussed the implementation of reforms: Shmyhal met with Nuland

Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal met with Assistant Secretary of State Victoria Nuland to discuss the implementation of anti-corruption and corporate reforms, as well as expanding cooperation in the defense industry and the use of frozen Russian assets for Ukraine's defense.

Politics • January 31, 04:32 PM • 29073 views
The Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food is developing a register of industrial hemp producers and a mechanism for sampling for drugs

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Society • January 31, 03:53 PM • 63477 views
Foreign Minister Kuleba meets with US Assistant Secretary of State Nuland: what is known

Foreign Minister Kuleba and Assistant Secretary of State Nuland discuss expanding Ukraine-U. S. defense cooperation, the use of frozen Russian assets, and President Zelenskyy's peace formula.

War in Ukraine • January 31, 03:49 PM • 27076 views
An important conversation between Brink, Nuland and Umerova: they talked about the war

The U. S. Ambassador met with Rustem Umerov and Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland in Kyiv to discuss U.S. support for Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression.

War in Ukraine • January 31, 03:43 PM • 27674 views
Scholz promises to "do everything" to rally European partners for "huge" support of Ukraine

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz promises to rally European support for Ukraine on the eve of the EU summit.

War in Ukraine • January 31, 02:32 PM • 30152 views
Lithuanian President Warns the West of a Possible Trap in Negotiations with Russia

The President of Lithuania warns that peace talks with Russia on its terms could again trap the West, allowing Russia to buy time and strengthen its position.

Politics • January 31, 01:08 PM • 25377 views