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Former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger passed away Nov. 29, 2023. After the Apollo 11 moon landing, Kissinger helped organize a world tour of the moonwalking astronauts.

Brilliant, abrasive and ruthlessly ambitious, Henry Kissinger towered over post-World War II US foreign policy like no one else and shaped a fateful new course for the world's relationship with China.

Alsu Kurmasheva is a dual US-Russian citizen and journalist who has been detained by Russia since October 18, charged with failing to register as a “foreign agent” despite having travelled to Russia for a family emergency. She faces up to five years in prison if convicted. Her husband has called…

Tensions have been raised between the US and China since February’s spy balloon incident

Tensions have been raised between the US and China since February’s spy balloon incident

Workers across federal agencies, in the White House and in Congress call on the president to act

More than 500 appointees and staff members criticized Biden’s unwavering support for Israel in letter demanding ceasefire

Memo claims Biden admin "displayed a clear disregard for the lives of Palestinians," accuses Israel of "war crimes"

The Independent had repeatedly raised questions about the State Department’s policy of assisting only immediate family