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Sep 25 2019
Headline Roundup
White House Releases Memorandum of Trump-Zelensky Call
A previous version of this post erroneously called the document a "transcript."
The White House has released a five-page memorandum of President Donald Trump's July 25th phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The document shows that President Trump sought a probe of Joe Biden's activities in the Ukraine, but shows no reference to US military or financial aid.
Vox The Hill Fox News (Online News)Feb 26 2024
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Hungary Ratifies Sweden’s Bid to Join NATO
Hungary’s parliament approved Sweden's bid to join NATO on Monday after Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán affirmed his support for Sweden’s membership.
The Details: Sweden applied to become a member of NATO in 2022, after Russia began its invasion of Ukraine. However, opposition from Turkey and Hungary delayed Sweden's inclusion. Last month, Turkey backed Sweden’s NATO bid after the
New York Times (News) Reuters The Daily CallerJul 19 2019
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Iran Seizes Two Ships in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced that it has captured British oil tanker Stena Impero in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday. According to United States military reports, a second ship has been captured; MV Mesdar, a Liberian tanker. Multiple reports say oil prices rose once news of the seizure broke.
Many media outlets are offering live coverage of the situation as more
CNBC CNN (Online News) Washington ExaminerFeb 17 2024
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Ukraine Withdraws from Key Battleground Avdiivka as Russia Advances
After months of fighting, Ukrainian troops have withdrawn from Avdiivka, paving the way for further potential Russian advances in Donetsk Oblast.
The Details: The withdrawal comes as Ukraine struggles with ammunition shortages after months of sustained fighting. By doing so it aims to prevent its troops from being surrounded by Russian forces. The town has suffered significant
New York Times (News) Reuters Fox News (Online News)Aug 02 2022
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Senate Passes Bill to Expand Healthcare Access for Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits
The Senate on Tuesday passed a bipartisan bill to expand health and disability benefits for military veterans exposed to toxic substances.
The Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act, widely known as the PACT Act, aims to help more than 3.5 million post-9/11 combat veterans who were exposed to toxic burn pits during overseas deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan. Burn
Washington Examiner NBC News (Online) DeadlineFeb 05 2024
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Zelenskyy Says Ukrainian Leadership ‘Reset’ Is Necessary
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told Italian broadcaster RAI TV that he was considering a leadership “reset,” seemingly confirming days of speculation on his reported plans to replace his country’s top general.
For Context: Gen. Valerii Zaluzhnyi has served as commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s armed forces since 2021. His role in the defense of Kyiv at the start of Russia’s
Associated Press The Kyiv Independent The Daily CallerMar 04 2020
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US Targets Taliban in 'Defensive Strike', First Since Peace Deal
The U.S. military conducted an airstrike Wednesday on Taliban forces who were reportedly attacking an Afghani National Security Forces checkpoint. The action marks the first the U.S. has carried out against Taliban forces since inking a historic peace deal with the group on February 29.
Headlines from right-rated media outlets generally placed more emphasis on the strike's apparent
Fox News (Online News) Reuters Al JazeeraNov 03 2023
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Hezbollah Leader Praises Hamas in First Statement Since Attacks
What is Hezbollah, what role does it play in the Israel-Hamas conflict, and could it open a new front in the war?
What is Hezbollah? Hezbollah is a Shia Muslim political and military group operating in Lebanon, bordering Israel to the north. The group was formed in the 1980s and is still funded by Iran. It is designated as a terror organization by the United States and other Western
Washington Post BBC News Fox News (Online News)Aug 30 2021
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Perspectives: The 13 US Service Members Killed in Kabul
Thirteen U.S. service members were among more than 170 people killed in last Thursday's suicide bombing at the airport in Kabul, Afghanistan amid the nationwide evacuation effort. The 11 fallen Marines are: Sgt. Johanny Rosario Pichardo, age 25; Sgt. Nicole L. Gee, 23; Staff Sgt. Darin T. Hoover, 31; Cpl. Hunter Lopez, 22; Cpl. Daegan W. Page, 23; Cpl. Humberto A. Sanchez, 22; Lance Cpl. David
New York Post (Opinion) Military Times Washington PostApr 04 2023
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US Strike Kills Senior ISIS Leader
On Monday, a U.S. military strike killed senior ISIS leader Khalid Aydd Ahmad al-Jabouri in Syria. U.S. Central Command said that al-Jabouri had planned attacks in Europe.
Key Details: The ISIS leader was reportedly talking on his phone when he was targeted by a Hellfire missile near Killi, a town in Syria's Idlib province. No civilians were reported injured or killed in the attack.
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