Today in News History
On July 5, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1865, The United States Secret Service begins operation. In 1884, Germany takes possession of Cameroon. In 1940, World War II: Foreign relations of Vichy France are severed with the United Kingdom. In 1941, World War II: Operation Barbarossa: German troops reach the Dnieper river. In 1942, Hannes Löhr, German footballer, coach, and manager (died 2016) was born. In 1943, World War II: German forces begin a massive offensive against the Soviet Union at the Battle of Kursk, also known as Operation Citadel. In 1943, World War II: An Allied invasion fleet sails for Sicily (Operation Husky, July 10, 1943). In 1944, Leni Björklund, Swedish politician, 28th Swedish Minister of Defence for Sweden was born. In 1969, Wilhelm Backhaus, German pianist and educator (born 1884) passed away. In 2014, Hans-Ulrich Wehler, German historian and academic (born 1931) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
German govt may withhold classified info from states if far-right start winning
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said Sunday that the federal government is considering withholding information from ministers in state administrations if they are formed by the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD). The AfD is regularly criticised for close ties to Moscow. Polls indicate that the AfD could win an absolute majority in a state election in September in Saxony-Anhalt, meaning that it would form a state government for the first time. Under Germany’s federal system, state...
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