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Mikhail Gorbachev, former Soviet leader who paved way for end of Cold War, dead at 91
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 2 years agoMikhail Gorbachev, whose attempt to modernize communist control of the Soviet Union unleashed forces...
U.S. looks to trade former Afghan aircraft for counterterrorism help in Central Asia
Politico via Yahoo News· 2 years agoThe U.S. is negotiating with Uzbekistan and Tajikistan to trade nearly 50 military aircraft flown...
Russia likely deploying 'unreliable and unpredictable' butterfly mines in Ukraine, UK intel says....
Business Insider via Yahoo News· 2 years agoA dummy version of the PFM-1 landmine reportedly being used in Ukraine by Russian forces.Till...
On This Day, Dec. 24: Coolidge lights first national Christmas tree
United Press International via Yahoo News· 6 months agoOn December 24, 1923, President Calvin Coolidge lit the first national Christmas tree on the White...
Camp David’s long history as a diplomatic hotspot
CNN via Yahoo News· 10 months agoOn a fall day in September, two men sat watching movies about cowboys and the Old West at a rustic retreat in Maryland. It could have been a relaxing way...
At 75, with new members and Russian threat, NATO needs a new strategy
United Press International via Yahoo News· 2 months agoApril 4 is an important date in American history, particularly after World War II. On that date 75...
On This Day, Sept. 17: Bush declares Osama bin Laden 'wanted dead or alive'
United Press International via Yahoo News· 9 months agoOn Sept. 17, 2001, U.S. President George W. Bush said Osama bin Laden, the suspected ringleader in...
On This Day, May 9: President Donald Trump fires FBI Director James Comey
United Press International via Yahoo News· 1 month agoOn May 9, 2017, President Donald Trump fired FBI Director James Comey citing mistakes he allegedly...
Ayman al-Zawahiri: from Cairo physician to al Qaeda leader
Reuters via Yahoo News· 2 years agoDUBAI (Reuters) -Ayman al-Zawahiri succeeded Osama bin Laden as al Qaeda leader after years as its...
Today in History: August 23, Sacco and Vanzetti executed
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 10 months agoToday in History Today is Wednesday, Aug. 23, the 235th day of 2023. There are 130 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Aug 23, 1927, amid worldwide protests, Italian-born ...