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Biden authorizes Ukraine’s use of US-supplied long-range missiles for deeper strikes inside Russia
The decision is a major U.S. policy shift and comes as Biden is about to leave office.
Indian and Nigerian leaders pledge stronger security ties and support for Global South
The countries also agreed on more support for Global South nations.
Iran ‘categorically denies’ UN envoy met Elon Musk
The New York Times reported the meeting took place earlier this week.
Venezuela releases from prison some of the thousands detained after presidential election
President Nicolás Maduro and opposition candidate Edmundo González both claim to have won the presidential election.
Today in History: November 16, Nixon authorizes Alaska pipeline
President Richard Nixon signed the Trans-Alaska Pipeline Authorization Act into law, authorizing the construction of an 800-mile (1,290-kilometer) oil pipeline from the Alaska North Slope to the port city of Valdez.
Dutch tram set on fire while tensions are high after violence targeting Israeli fans
Amsterdam is facing tensions following violence last week targeting fans of an Israeli soccer club.
Trump asks Rep. Mike Waltz, China hawk, to be his national security adviser
The nod came despite simmering concerns on Capitol Hill about Trump tapping members of the House, where the final tally is still uncertain and there are worries about pulling any GOP members from the chamber.
Haiti’s main airport shuts down after Spirit Airlines flight is hit by gunfire
The flight headed from Fort Lauderdale to Port-Au-Prince was just hundreds of feet from landing when gangs shot at the plane, striking a flight attendant.
Today in History: November 10, “Sesame Street” debuts
The children’s educational program “Sesame Street” made its debut on National Educational Television (now PBS).
Israeli soccer fans were attacked in Amsterdam. The violence was condemned as antisemitic
Youths on scooters and on foot crisscrossed the city in search of Israeli fans, punching and kicking them and then fleeing quickly to evade police, said the mayor.
Today in History: November 3, Sputnik 2 carries first animal into space
The Soviet Union launched the spacecraft Sputnik 2, carrying the first animal into orbit, a dog named Laika.
Today in History: November 2, Truman defeats Dewey
In one of the most unexpected results in U.S. election history, Democratic incumbent Harry S. Truman won the presidential election against the heavily favored Republican governor of New York, Thomas E. Dewey.
Today in History: October 29, Houston Texans take a knee
All but 10 members of the Houston Texans took a knee during the national anthem, reacting to a remark from team owner Bob McNair to other NFL owners that “we can’t have the inmates running the prison.”
The trajectory of Ukraine’s fight against Russia hangs on the outcome of the US election
As Americans vote, exhausted and outmanned Ukrainian soldiers will hold defensive lines under constant Russian fire, knowing the election's results will dictate their future.