Daily pairings of today's biggest news with history's most compelling parallels.https://samestory.news/Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 GMThttps://samestory.news/2026-05-20/https://samestory.news/2026-05-20/Hundreds of cases are suspected in central Africa but experts fear the actual number may be much higher. Historical parallel: "Spanish Plague Is Spreading: Reports" — The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-10-04 Washington, Oct. 4.—Further spread of Spanish influenza over the country and in army camps, with an increasing death rate, is indicated in reports received by the public health service and at the office of the surgeon general of the army. New cases developing in army camps totalled 12,004, with rep...Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT<p>Hundreds of cases are suspected in central Africa but experts fear the actual number may be much higher.</p><p>Historical parallel: &ldquo;Spanish Plague Is Spreading: Reports&rdquo; &mdash; The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-10-04 Washington, Oct. 4.—Further spread of Spanish influenza over the country and in army camps, with an increasing death rate, is indicated in reports received by the public health service and at the office of the surgeon general of the army. New cases developing in army camps totalled 12,004, with rep...</p><p><a href="https://samestory.news/2026-05-20">Read the full story on Same Story</a></p>https://samestory.news/2026-05-19/https://samestory.news/2026-05-19/Cuba's leadership warned Monday of a 'bloodbath' in the event of a US attack, as Washington imposed new sanctions on the country's intelligence agency and senior officials. Historical parallel: "NAVAL FORCES OFF HAVANA ARE INCREASED Washington Disturbed Over Cuban Situation as Hevia Sworn In CAFFERY ASKED TO GET FULL REPORT" — The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1934-01-16 WASHINGTON, Jan. 16. (UP) The United States government's concern over developments in Cuba was shown Monday by the dispatch of two additional war ships to Cuban waters, and by instructions to Jefferson Caffery, President Roosevelt's personal representative in Cuba, to have a heart to heart talk wit...Tue, 19 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT<p>Cuba's leadership warned Monday of a 'bloodbath' in the event of a US attack, as Washington imposed new sanctions on the country's intelligence agency and senior officials.</p><p>Historical parallel: &ldquo;NAVAL FORCES OFF HAVANA ARE INCREASED Washington Disturbed Over Cuban Situation as Hevia Sworn In CAFFERY ASKED TO GET FULL REPORT&rdquo; &mdash; The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1934-01-16 WASHINGTON, Jan. 16. (UP) The United States government's concern over developments in Cuba was shown Monday by the dispatch of two additional war ships to Cuban waters, and by instructions to Jefferson Caffery, President Roosevelt's personal representative in Cuba, to have a heart to heart talk wit...</p><p><a href="https://samestory.news/2026-05-19">Read the full story on Same Story</a></p>https://samestory.news/2026-05-18/https://samestory.news/2026-05-18/Ukraine's president says the strikes are a 'justified' response to deadly Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities. Historical parallel: "FIVE ARE KILLED IN LATEST RAID ON ENGLISH COAST" — The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-14 LONDON, March 11 — In last night's air raid one airship crossed to Malta and dropped four bombs in Harpspool. Sit dwelling houses were demolished there and thirty were damaged. Five persons were killed and nine injured....Mon, 18 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT<p>Ukraine's president says the strikes are a 'justified' response to deadly Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities.</p><p>Historical parallel: &ldquo;FIVE ARE KILLED IN LATEST RAID ON ENGLISH COAST&rdquo; &mdash; The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-03-14 LONDON, March 11 — In last night's air raid one airship crossed to Malta and dropped four bombs in Harpspool. Sit dwelling houses were demolished there and thirty were damaged. Five persons were killed and nine injured....</p><p><a href="https://samestory.news/2026-05-18">Read the full story on Same Story</a></p>https://samestory.news/2026-05-17/https://samestory.news/2026-05-17/The Israeli military said on Saturday that it had killed the head of Hamas's military wing Ezzedine Al-Haddad during an air strike carried out the previous day in Gaza. Haddad's wife and daughter were also killed in the attack, according to a Hamas source. Historical parallel: "Mau Mau Leader Slain" — Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1954-09-11 NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept. 3 — The terrorist "field marshal" Olekisio, second in command of the Mau Mau, has been killed in the Narok area, 70 miles west of Nairobi. It was announced tonight. A police spokesman said his death was a "major success for the Security forces." Olekisio was shot dead in an am...Sun, 17 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT<p>The Israeli military said on Saturday that it had killed the head of Hamas's military wing Ezzedine Al-Haddad during an air strike carried out the previous day in Gaza. Haddad's wife and daughter were also killed in the attack, according to a Hamas source.</p><p>Historical parallel: &ldquo;Mau Mau Leader Slain&rdquo; &mdash; Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1954-09-11 NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept. 3 — The terrorist "field marshal" Olekisio, second in command of the Mau Mau, has been killed in the Narok area, 70 miles west of Nairobi. It was announced tonight. A police spokesman said his death was a "major success for the Security forces." Olekisio was shot dead in an am...</p><p><a href="https://samestory.news/2026-05-17">Read the full story on Same Story</a></p>https://samestory.news/2026-05-16/https://samestory.news/2026-05-16/Over 100 people have been killed in a violent storm in Uttar Pradesh, India's most populous state. Historical parallel: "5000 Die in Indian Storm" — Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-09 CALCUTTA, India, June 9. Five thousand men, women and children were reported today to have been drowned in a cyclonic storm that struck a large number of villages in the Barisal district of India. First news of the disaster, which occurred May 18, reached Calcutta today. Immediate steps to restore...Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT<p>Over 100 people have been killed in a violent storm in Uttar Pradesh, India's most populous state.</p><p>Historical parallel: &ldquo;5000 Die in Indian Storm&rdquo; &mdash; Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-09 CALCUTTA, India, June 9. Five thousand men, women and children were reported today to have been drowned in a cyclonic storm that struck a large number of villages in the Barisal district of India. First news of the disaster, which occurred May 18, reached Calcutta today. Immediate steps to restore...</p><p><a href="https://samestory.news/2026-05-16">Read the full story on Same Story</a></p>https://samestory.news/2026-05-15/https://samestory.news/2026-05-15/The leaders of the world's two superpowers were all smiles for the cameras during the US president's visit to Beijing. Historical parallel: "Chinese Hurl Threats At U.S. While Casting Smiles On Asiatic Countries" — ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1955-02-09 By A. DOAK BARNETT, Chicago Daily News Staff (Reprinted by written permission Pittsburgh Chicago Daily News, Chicago Illinois) Hong Kong, China—Especially Red China is making strong leadership Asia. It concentrating military threats bluster and harsh propaganda the United States and the U.S.-suppo...Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT<p>The leaders of the world's two superpowers were all smiles for the cameras during the US president's visit to Beijing.</p><p>Historical parallel: &ldquo;Chinese Hurl Threats At U.S. While Casting Smiles On Asiatic Countries&rdquo; &mdash; ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1955-02-09 By A. DOAK BARNETT, Chicago Daily News Staff (Reprinted by written permission Pittsburgh Chicago Daily News, Chicago Illinois) Hong Kong, China—Especially Red China is making strong leadership Asia. It concentrating military threats bluster and harsh propaganda the United States and the U.S.-suppo...</p><p><a href="https://samestory.news/2026-05-15">Read the full story on Same Story</a></p>https://samestory.news/2026-05-14/https://samestory.news/2026-05-14/Senator Ronald dela Rosa, a former police chief, enforced former President Rodrigo Duterte's deadly drug war. Historical parallel: "Several Shots Fired in Attempt to Capture Supposed Fugitive in Rutland" — The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-07-27 Rutland, July 27.—The nightly gun play said to be indispensable to the amusement of frontier town came on Main street Saturday night, when Frank Gardner Hill, who escaped from the police Friday night again wriggled out from under the arms of the law, as personified by Special Policeman James Pitanie...Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT<p>Senator Ronald dela Rosa, a former police chief, enforced former President Rodrigo Duterte's deadly drug war.</p><p>Historical parallel: &ldquo;Several Shots Fired in Attempt to Capture Supposed Fugitive in Rutland&rdquo; &mdash; The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-07-27 Rutland, July 27.—The nightly gun play said to be indispensable to the amusement of frontier town came on Main street Saturday night, when Frank Gardner Hill, who escaped from the police Friday night again wriggled out from under the arms of the law, as personified by Special Policeman James Pitanie...</p><p><a href="https://samestory.news/2026-05-14">Read the full story on Same Story</a></p>https://samestory.news/2026-05-13/https://samestory.news/2026-05-13/Vladimir Putin says Russia will deploy the world's 'most powerful' nuclear missile at the end of this year. Historical parallel: "Russian Rocket Right On Target" — The Nome nugget. [volume] (Nome, Alaska) 1938-????, 1960-07-06 LONDON, IR — The Soviet Union Tuesday launched a rocket into the Pacific, beginning tests of a new powerful multi-stage carrier rocket for space exploration, Moscow radio announced. A Tass announcement said the flight of the rocket launched yesterday strictly followed the preset program. "The dumm...Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT<p>Vladimir Putin says Russia will deploy the world's 'most powerful' nuclear missile at the end of this year.</p><p>Historical parallel: &ldquo;Russian Rocket Right On Target&rdquo; &mdash; The Nome nugget. [volume] (Nome, Alaska) 1938-????, 1960-07-06 LONDON, IR — The Soviet Union Tuesday launched a rocket into the Pacific, beginning tests of a new powerful multi-stage carrier rocket for space exploration, Moscow radio announced. A Tass announcement said the flight of the rocket launched yesterday strictly followed the preset program. "The dumm...</p><p><a href="https://samestory.news/2026-05-13">Read the full story on Same Story</a></p>https://samestory.news/2026-05-12/https://samestory.news/2026-05-12/Peter Magyar had only been Hungary's prime minister for a few minutes on Saturday before he turned to the country's president, renewing calls for him to resign. The move is the clearest sign yet that the new leader intends to make good on his promise to rid the country of Viktor Orban's vast network of loyalists. Historical parallel: "Dallas Cleans House, Ousts All Incumbents" — The Washington times., 1935-04-03 DALLAS, Tex., April 3—In a startling upset, the voters of Dallas today had made a clean sweep, defeating all incumbents on the city council and those supporting the city administration and electing nine men pledged to oust John Edy, city manager here since establishment of the city manager form of g...Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT<p>Peter Magyar had only been Hungary's prime minister for a few minutes on Saturday before he turned to the country's president, renewing calls for him to resign. The move is the clearest sign yet that the new leader intends to make good on his promise to rid the country of Viktor Orban's vast network of loyalists.</p><p>Historical parallel: &ldquo;Dallas Cleans House, Ousts All Incumbents&rdquo; &mdash; The Washington times., 1935-04-03 DALLAS, Tex., April 3—In a startling upset, the voters of Dallas today had made a clean sweep, defeating all incumbents on the city council and those supporting the city administration and electing nine men pledged to oust John Edy, city manager here since establishment of the city manager form of g...</p><p><a href="https://samestory.news/2026-05-12">Read the full story on Same Story</a></p>https://samestory.news/2026-05-11/https://samestory.news/2026-05-11/More than a dozen police officers are dead after a suicide bombing at a security post in Pakistan. Historical parallel: "Nine Killed by Macedonian Bomb: Lieutenant and Eight Policemen Die and Eight Are Wounded When Explosive is Hurled" — Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-02-01 Constantinople, Jan. 31.—Another serious bomb outrage occurred last night in Macedonia by which a large number of Turkish policemen were killed and injured. The bomb was thrown into the center of a detachment of military police in the town of Radovisht, thirty miles northwest of Monastir, and the p...Mon, 11 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT<p>More than a dozen police officers are dead after a suicide bombing at a security post in Pakistan.</p><p>Historical parallel: &ldquo;Nine Killed by Macedonian Bomb: Lieutenant and Eight Policemen Die and Eight Are Wounded When Explosive is Hurled&rdquo; &mdash; Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-02-01 Constantinople, Jan. 31.—Another serious bomb outrage occurred last night in Macedonia by which a large number of Turkish policemen were killed and injured. The bomb was thrown into the center of a detachment of military police in the town of Radovisht, thirty miles northwest of Monastir, and the p...</p><p><a href="https://samestory.news/2026-05-11">Read the full story on Same Story</a></p>https://samestory.news/2026-05-10/https://samestory.news/2026-05-10/Germany, France, Belgium, Ireland, and the Netherlands will send planes to evacuate their citizens aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak, Spain's interior minister said on Saturday, adding that transport will also be arranged by the European Union, the US and the UK for the remaining passengers. Historical parallel: "Britons Ready to Evacuate Nationals" — The times-news., 1938-04-06 HENDAYE, Franco-Spanish Frontier, April 6.—(UP)—Loyalist Spain, ripped in half by the insurgents' war machine, made a frantic last-minute appeal to Britain and France today for arms and munitions to answer the enemy's ultimatum for an unconditional surrender. Catalonia, seat of the loyalist governm...Sun, 10 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT<p>Germany, France, Belgium, Ireland, and the Netherlands will send planes to evacuate their citizens aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak, Spain's interior minister said on Saturday, adding that transport will also be arranged by the European Union, the US and the UK for the remaining passengers.</p><p>Historical parallel: &ldquo;Britons Ready to Evacuate Nationals&rdquo; &mdash; The times-news., 1938-04-06 HENDAYE, Franco-Spanish Frontier, April 6.—(UP)—Loyalist Spain, ripped in half by the insurgents' war machine, made a frantic last-minute appeal to Britain and France today for arms and munitions to answer the enemy's ultimatum for an unconditional surrender. Catalonia, seat of the loyalist governm...</p><p><a href="https://samestory.news/2026-05-10">Read the full story on Same Story</a></p>https://samestory.news/2026-05-09/https://samestory.news/2026-05-09/US President Donald Trump says the ceasefire between Washington and Tehran is still in place. Historical parallel: "Reds and Nationalists Swap Artillery Fire" — Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-03-23 TAIPEI, Formosa, Mar. 4— Chinese Nationalist batteries on the Quemoy Islands silenced Communist guns yesterday in the heaviest artillery exchange in recent weeks of their vest pocket war, the Defense Ministry re- ported. Nationalists said the Reds started it. The Communists fired 50 shells—42 at Qu...Sat, 09 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT<p>US President Donald Trump says the ceasefire between Washington and Tehran is still in place.</p><p>Historical parallel: &ldquo;Reds and Nationalists Swap Artillery Fire&rdquo; &mdash; Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-03-23 TAIPEI, Formosa, Mar. 4— Chinese Nationalist batteries on the Quemoy Islands silenced Communist guns yesterday in the heaviest artillery exchange in recent weeks of their vest pocket war, the Defense Ministry re- ported. Nationalists said the Reds started it. The Communists fired 50 shells—42 at Qu...</p><p><a href="https://samestory.news/2026-05-09">Read the full story on Same Story</a></p>https://samestory.news/2026-05-08/https://samestory.news/2026-05-08/The announcement follows recent ousting of several top officials in China's military. Historical parallel: "Officials Get Death in U.S.S.R." — The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1932-06-29 MOSCOW.—The six-day trial of dishonest employees of the State Retail Trading Trust ended. The accused were found guilty of having sold goods above state prices, pocketing the difference, having sold goods to spectators intended for markets and pocketing hundreds of thousands of rubles. The court to...Fri, 08 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT<p>The announcement follows recent ousting of several top officials in China's military.</p><p>Historical parallel: &ldquo;Officials Get Death in U.S.S.R.&rdquo; &mdash; The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1932-06-29 MOSCOW.—The six-day trial of dishonest employees of the State Retail Trading Trust ended. The accused were found guilty of having sold goods above state prices, pocketing the difference, having sold goods to spectators intended for markets and pocketing hundreds of thousands of rubles. The court to...</p><p><a href="https://samestory.news/2026-05-08">Read the full story on Same Story</a></p>https://samestory.news/2026-05-07/https://samestory.news/2026-05-07/Ukraine's president says Russia has 'spurned the ceasefire' and Kyiv is deciding on further action to take. Historical parallel: "RUSSIANS ATTACKING BLACK SEA COAST NOW" — The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-10-28 ROME, Oct. 28.—A Bucharest dispatch to the Stefani News Agency filed yesterday says that the Russians have begun an attack on the Black sea coast of Bulgaria. "A Russian fleet arrived at 6 o'clock this morning off the Bulgarian coast," the correspondent wires, "and immediately began bombardment of ...Thu, 07 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT<p>Ukraine's president says Russia has 'spurned the ceasefire' and Kyiv is deciding on further action to take.</p><p>Historical parallel: &ldquo;RUSSIANS ATTACKING BLACK SEA COAST NOW&rdquo; &mdash; The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-10-28 ROME, Oct. 28.—A Bucharest dispatch to the Stefani News Agency filed yesterday says that the Russians have begun an attack on the Black sea coast of Bulgaria. "A Russian fleet arrived at 6 o'clock this morning off the Bulgarian coast," the correspondent wires, "and immediately began bombardment of ...</p><p><a href="https://samestory.news/2026-05-07">Read the full story on Same Story</a></p>https://samestory.news/2026-05-06/https://samestory.news/2026-05-06/A blast at a fireworks factory in Hunan province has killed 26 people and injured 61, state media report. Historical parallel: "KILLED BY EXPLOSION - SEVEN PEOPLE MEET DEATH AND FIFTEEN OTHERS ARE SERIOUSLY INJURED. Disaster Occurs In a Fireworks Factory at Findlay, O., Two Powder Magazines Blowing Up With Fearful Force. Into Fragments, Bricks and Timbers Being Scattered Over Large Area." — The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1904-05-28 Findlay, O., May 23.—As result of an explosion in the two drying rooms of the Lake Shore Novelty company's plant seven persons are known to be dead, five are so seriously hurt that recovery is believed to be impossible and twelve or fifteen are injured badly. From reports of the physicians ten of t...Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT<p>A blast at a fireworks factory in Hunan province has killed 26 people and injured 61, state media report.</p><p>Historical parallel: &ldquo;KILLED BY EXPLOSION - SEVEN PEOPLE MEET DEATH AND FIFTEEN OTHERS ARE SERIOUSLY INJURED. Disaster Occurs In a Fireworks Factory at Findlay, O., Two Powder Magazines Blowing Up With Fearful Force. Into Fragments, Bricks and Timbers Being Scattered Over Large Area.&rdquo; &mdash; The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1904-05-28 Findlay, O., May 23.—As result of an explosion in the two drying rooms of the Lake Shore Novelty company's plant seven persons are known to be dead, five are so seriously hurt that recovery is believed to be impossible and twelve or fifteen are injured badly. From reports of the physicians ten of t...</p><p><a href="https://samestory.news/2026-05-06">Read the full story on Same Story</a></p>https://samestory.news/2026-05-05/https://samestory.news/2026-05-05/A 33-year-old German citizen was detained following the incident, the authorities say. Historical parallel: "Fascist Attacks Take Heavy Toll: Two Workers Killed, Many Wounded in Germany" — The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1932-08-01 BERLIN, July 31. - Predictions collisions in various parts of Germany were extremely severe, exacting toll of 10 killed and over 90 wounded. The Berlin police murdered young worker yesterday evening. Armed fascists attacked Reichsbannermen yesterday afternoon shooting nine, three of whom seriously ...Tue, 05 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT<p>A 33-year-old German citizen was detained following the incident, the authorities say.</p><p>Historical parallel: &ldquo;Fascist Attacks Take Heavy Toll: Two Workers Killed, Many Wounded in Germany&rdquo; &mdash; The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1932-08-01 BERLIN, July 31. - Predictions collisions in various parts of Germany were extremely severe, exacting toll of 10 killed and over 90 wounded. The Berlin police murdered young worker yesterday evening. Armed fascists attacked Reichsbannermen yesterday afternoon shooting nine, three of whom seriously ...</p><p><a href="https://samestory.news/2026-05-05">Read the full story on Same Story</a></p>https://samestory.news/2026-05-04/https://samestory.news/2026-05-04/The World Health Organization said one case of hantavirus infection had been confirmed, with five more suspected cases under investigation. Historical parallel: "Plague on Ship" — The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1910-09-01 TOXIC CASE SUSPECTED A suspected case of plague on board detains the steamer Manchuria, which sailed from Shanghai August 22 for San Francisco in this port. Prince Tsai Hsun, of China, is the most notable of the Manchuria's passengers....Mon, 04 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT<p>The World Health Organization said one case of hantavirus infection had been confirmed, with five more suspected cases under investigation.</p><p>Historical parallel: &ldquo;Plague on Ship&rdquo; &mdash; The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1910-09-01 TOXIC CASE SUSPECTED A suspected case of plague on board detains the steamer Manchuria, which sailed from Shanghai August 22 for San Francisco in this port. Prince Tsai Hsun, of China, is the most notable of the Manchuria's passengers....</p><p><a href="https://samestory.news/2026-05-04">Read the full story on Same Story</a></p>https://samestory.news/2026-05-03/https://samestory.news/2026-05-03/In Mali, the country's army and its Russian mercenary allies lost control of a key northern military stronghold to armed rebels on Friday, marking a significant setback as Tuareg separatists and jihadist groups appear to be operating in a coordinated effort to challenge the ruling junta. Historical parallel: "REBELS CAPTURE IRISH BARRACKS" — Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-07 Cork, Dec. 7—(By Associated Press.)—Two hundred rebels captured the barracks at Ballymakeera, near Macroom yesterday, killing one man and wounding 15. The rebels took 9 prisoners including Commandant Mooney, after a fight lasting several hours, but released them later. The fight was the fiercest ye...Sun, 03 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT<p>In Mali, the country's army and its Russian mercenary allies lost control of a key northern military stronghold to armed rebels on Friday, marking a significant setback as Tuareg separatists and jihadist groups appear to be operating in a coordinated effort to challenge the ruling junta.</p><p>Historical parallel: &ldquo;REBELS CAPTURE IRISH BARRACKS&rdquo; &mdash; Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-07 Cork, Dec. 7—(By Associated Press.)—Two hundred rebels captured the barracks at Ballymakeera, near Macroom yesterday, killing one man and wounding 15. The rebels took 9 prisoners including Commandant Mooney, after a fight lasting several hours, but released them later. The fight was the fiercest ye...</p><p><a href="https://samestory.news/2026-05-03">Read the full story on Same Story</a></p>https://samestory.news/2026-05-02/https://samestory.news/2026-05-02/The decision to reduce the US deployment to Germany comes amid a row between the two allies over Iran. Historical parallel: "West and Bonn Head Toward Business Dispute Over Allied Troops" — Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-02-17 BONN, Germany, Feb. 11. The Western allies and the Bonn government today appeared headed for a serious dispute over West German financial support for allied troops stationed here. In an unusual move the allied high commission publicly took issue with statements by Federal Finance Minister Fritz Sch...Sat, 02 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT<p>The decision to reduce the US deployment to Germany comes amid a row between the two allies over Iran.</p><p>Historical parallel: &ldquo;West and Bonn Head Toward Business Dispute Over Allied Troops&rdquo; &mdash; Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-02-17 BONN, Germany, Feb. 11. The Western allies and the Bonn government today appeared headed for a serious dispute over West German financial support for allied troops stationed here. In an unusual move the allied high commission publicly took issue with statements by Federal Finance Minister Fritz Sch...</p><p><a href="https://samestory.news/2026-05-02">Read the full story on Same Story</a></p>https://samestory.news/2026-05-01/https://samestory.news/2026-05-01/Brazil's Congress on Thursday overrode a presidential veto to pass a bill reducing former President Jair Bolsonaro's 27-year sentence for plotting a coup, dealing a blow to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Historical parallel: "Congress Passes Immigration Bill Condemned By Catholics; Overrides President's Veto To Adopt Measure By McCarran-Walter; Scored As Unfair" — The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1952-07-04 WASHINGTON (NC)—Hurdling a veto by President Truman, Congress voted into law the McCarran-Walter omnibus immigration bill. The Senate overrode the veto by a vote of 81 to 26, more than the required two-thirds majority. The night before, the House of Representatives speedily voted against the veto, ...Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT<p>Brazil's Congress on Thursday overrode a presidential veto to pass a bill reducing former President Jair Bolsonaro's 27-year sentence for plotting a coup, dealing a blow to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.</p><p>Historical parallel: &ldquo;Congress Passes Immigration Bill Condemned By Catholics; Overrides President's Veto To Adopt Measure By McCarran-Walter; Scored As Unfair&rdquo; &mdash; The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1952-07-04 WASHINGTON (NC)—Hurdling a veto by President Truman, Congress voted into law the McCarran-Walter omnibus immigration bill. The Senate overrode the veto by a vote of 81 to 26, more than the required two-thirds majority. The night before, the House of Representatives speedily voted against the veto, ...</p><p><a href="https://samestory.news/2026-05-01">Read the full story on Same Story</a></p>https://samestory.news/2026-04-30/https://samestory.news/2026-04-30/US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell urged central bank independence as he nears the end of his term on May 15. He said he would remain a Fed governor, drawing criticism from President Donald Trump, who mocked the decision. Historical parallel: "Judgment Retires IA Chairman, But Stays On Board" — The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-01-15 Says On Board H. Brown, manager of the controllers income department, was elected assistant cashier. John F. Gallagher was elected assistant cashier. Lester V. Neasco was appointed assistant cashier at Castle Rock. Philip C. Hultman, manager of the bond department, was appointed assistant cashier...Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT<p>US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell urged central bank independence as he nears the end of his term on May 15. He said he would remain a Fed governor, drawing criticism from President Donald Trump, who mocked the decision.</p><p>Historical parallel: &ldquo;Judgment Retires IA Chairman, But Stays On Board&rdquo; &mdash; The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-01-15 Says On Board H. Brown, manager of the controllers income department, was elected assistant cashier. John F. Gallagher was elected assistant cashier. Lester V. Neasco was appointed assistant cashier at Castle Rock. Philip C. Hultman, manager of the bond department, was appointed assistant cashier...</p><p><a href="https://samestory.news/2026-04-30">Read the full story on Same Story</a></p>https://samestory.news/2026-04-29/https://samestory.news/2026-04-29/Air attacks on the province of Kunar have killed at least seven people and injured 75, sources tell the BBC. Historical parallel: "200 Injured in Invasion of Kashmir" — Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-06-29 RAWALPINDI, Pakistan June 20—Police battled for five hours today with more than a thousand Pakistani volunteers attempting a peaceful invasion of Indian-held Kashmir. More than 200 volunteers were reported injured, but they kept coming. Pakistan claims Kashmir and long has been in dispute with Indi...Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT<p>Air attacks on the province of Kunar have killed at least seven people and injured 75, sources tell the BBC.</p><p>Historical parallel: &ldquo;200 Injured in Invasion of Kashmir&rdquo; &mdash; Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-06-29 RAWALPINDI, Pakistan June 20—Police battled for five hours today with more than a thousand Pakistani volunteers attempting a peaceful invasion of Indian-held Kashmir. More than 200 volunteers were reported injured, but they kept coming. Pakistan claims Kashmir and long has been in dispute with Indi...</p><p><a href="https://samestory.news/2026-04-29">Read the full story on Same Story</a></p>https://samestory.news/2026-04-28/https://samestory.news/2026-04-28/The man suspected of having opened fire at the annual correspondents' dinner in Washington over the weekend was on Monday charged with the attempted assassination of US President Donald Trump. The man, who managed to bypass security and fire several shots before he was wrestled down, had brought several weapons with him, including a pump gun and three knives. Historical parallel: "ATTEMPT TO KILL ARGENTINE PRESIDENT" — Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-07-10 Associated Press (Federal Wireless) BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, July 10. An attempt was made today to assassinate President De La Plaza. During an Independence Day celebration he was fired at by a crank. The shot went wild and the man who fired it was arrested....Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT<p>The man suspected of having opened fire at the annual correspondents' dinner in Washington over the weekend was on Monday charged with the attempted assassination of US President Donald Trump. The man, who managed to bypass security and fire several shots before he was wrestled down, had brought several weapons with him, including a pump gun and three knives.</p><p>Historical parallel: &ldquo;ATTEMPT TO KILL ARGENTINE PRESIDENT&rdquo; &mdash; Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-07-10 Associated Press (Federal Wireless) BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, July 10. An attempt was made today to assassinate President De La Plaza. During an Independence Day celebration he was fired at by a crank. The shot went wild and the man who fired it was arrested....</p><p><a href="https://samestory.news/2026-04-28">Read the full story on Same Story</a></p>https://samestory.news/2026-04-27/https://samestory.news/2026-04-27/A wave of coordinated attacks by jihadist militants and separatists has spread through the country. Historical parallel: "GRAND VIZIER SHOT DOWN. The Turkish Minister of War Is Killed by Assassins." — The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-06-18 At Constantinople Mahmoud Shefket Pasha, the Turkish grand vizier and minister of war, was shot and killed by assassins Wednesday. His aide de camp, Ibrahim Bey, was also killed. The following official account of the assassination has been issued: "On leaving the ministry of war this morning the gr...Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT<p>A wave of coordinated attacks by jihadist militants and separatists has spread through the country.</p><p>Historical parallel: &ldquo;GRAND VIZIER SHOT DOWN. The Turkish Minister of War Is Killed by Assassins.&rdquo; &mdash; The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-06-18 At Constantinople Mahmoud Shefket Pasha, the Turkish grand vizier and minister of war, was shot and killed by assassins Wednesday. His aide de camp, Ibrahim Bey, was also killed. The following official account of the assassination has been issued: "On leaving the ministry of war this morning the gr...</p><p><a href="https://samestory.news/2026-04-27">Read the full story on Same Story</a></p>https://samestory.news/2026-04-26/https://samestory.news/2026-04-26/The outgoing prime minister will not take up his seat after leading his party back into opposition. Historical parallel: "Resignation of the Hungarian Cabinet" — The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-01-24 London.—The resignation of the Hungarian Cabinet on account of failure to obtain necessary support for the military program, is reported in a Budapest dispatch to Copenhagen, forwarded by the Exchange Telegraph....Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT<p>The outgoing prime minister will not take up his seat after leading his party back into opposition.</p><p>Historical parallel: &ldquo;Resignation of the Hungarian Cabinet&rdquo; &mdash; The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1918-01-24 London.—The resignation of the Hungarian Cabinet on account of failure to obtain necessary support for the military program, is reported in a Budapest dispatch to Copenhagen, forwarded by the Exchange Telegraph....</p><p><a href="https://samestory.news/2026-04-26">Read the full story on Same Story</a></p>https://samestory.news/2026-04-25/https://samestory.news/2026-04-25/An internal Pentagon document reportedly raised the prospect of a change in position in retaliation for the UK not joining the Iran war. Historical parallel: "Antarctic Land Right in Question: Reply to British Inquiry as to Byrd Not Decided by State Department" — Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-06 By the Associated Press. The State Department has before it the question whether it shall reply to a British communication several months old which, while giving Comdr. Byrd permission to use British claimed territory in the Antarctic, sets forth that Great Britain had sovereignty over certain land...Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT<p>An internal Pentagon document reportedly raised the prospect of a change in position in retaliation for the UK not joining the Iran war.</p><p>Historical parallel: &ldquo;Antarctic Land Right in Question: Reply to British Inquiry as to Byrd Not Decided by State Department&rdquo; &mdash; Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-06 By the Associated Press. The State Department has before it the question whether it shall reply to a British communication several months old which, while giving Comdr. Byrd permission to use British claimed territory in the Antarctic, sets forth that Great Britain had sovereignty over certain land...</p><p><a href="https://samestory.news/2026-04-25">Read the full story on Same Story</a></p>https://samestory.news/2026-04-24/https://samestory.news/2026-04-24/Central Command said it has intercepted 33 vessels since imposing a blockade on ships coming to and from Iran. Historical parallel: "Rebel Warships Take American Oil Ship Into Tow In Vicinity of Barcelona" — Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-20 PARIS, Jan. 19—Information of the seizure of the American tanker Nantucket Chief by two Spanish insurgent warships off Barcelona was forwarded from the United States Embassy today to Rear Admiral Henry Tackey, commanding American naval forces in European waters. At the office of the embassy's naval...Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT<p>Central Command said it has intercepted 33 vessels since imposing a blockade on ships coming to and from Iran.</p><p>Historical parallel: &ldquo;Rebel Warships Take American Oil Ship Into Tow In Vicinity of Barcelona&rdquo; &mdash; Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-20 PARIS, Jan. 19—Information of the seizure of the American tanker Nantucket Chief by two Spanish insurgent warships off Barcelona was forwarded from the United States Embassy today to Rear Admiral Henry Tackey, commanding American naval forces in European waters. At the office of the embassy's naval...</p><p><a href="https://samestory.news/2026-04-24">Read the full story on Same Story</a></p>https://samestory.news/2026-04-23/https://samestory.news/2026-04-23/A second French soldier died on Wednesday from wounds suffered in a weekend ambush against UN peacekeepers in Lebanon blamed on Hezbollah, President Emmanuel Macron said. Historical parallel: "French Patrol Is Ambushed" — Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-02-19 Paris, Feb. 10--(AP)--French patrol fell into a German ambush before dawn today and about 70 men were killed. The casualties were the heaviest suffered by the French so far in any single skirmish of patrol warfare. Usually only two or three soldiers have been killed in brief exchanges of fire....Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT<p>A second French soldier died on Wednesday from wounds suffered in a weekend ambush against UN peacekeepers in Lebanon blamed on Hezbollah, President Emmanuel Macron said.</p><p>Historical parallel: &ldquo;French Patrol Is Ambushed&rdquo; &mdash; Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-02-19 Paris, Feb. 10--(AP)--French patrol fell into a German ambush before dawn today and about 70 men were killed. The casualties were the heaviest suffered by the French so far in any single skirmish of patrol warfare. Usually only two or three soldiers have been killed in brief exchanges of fire....</p><p><a href="https://samestory.news/2026-04-23">Read the full story on Same Story</a></p>https://samestory.news/2026-04-22/https://samestory.news/2026-04-22/Speaking on FRANCE 24, Laurențiu Pleșca, Policy Fellow at the German Marshall Fund, explains that Russia is using the same playbook it used in eastern Ukraine and Donbas adding that "it's remarkable that Shoigu is not even trying to hide it". Historical parallel: "Russia Finds Another Excuse: Disorderly Tribes Are Reported to Be Making Trouble in Southern Manchuria. This May Provide a Pretext for Russia's Refusal to Withdraw Troops" — The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-25 St. Petersburg, May 25.—The evacuation of southern Manchuria by the Russian troops led to a display of ever-increasing insolence on the part of disorderly tribes, whose numbers are rapidly augmenting, says a Vladivostok dispatch to the Novoye Vremya. The correspondent proceeds: Many Chinese and Man...Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT<p>Speaking on FRANCE 24, Laurențiu Pleșca, Policy Fellow at the German Marshall Fund, explains that Russia is using the same playbook it used in eastern Ukraine and Donbas adding that "it's remarkable that Shoigu is not even trying to hide it".</p><p>Historical parallel: &ldquo;Russia Finds Another Excuse: Disorderly Tribes Are Reported to Be Making Trouble in Southern Manchuria. This May Provide a Pretext for Russia's Refusal to Withdraw Troops&rdquo; &mdash; The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-25 St. Petersburg, May 25.—The evacuation of southern Manchuria by the Russian troops led to a display of ever-increasing insolence on the part of disorderly tribes, whose numbers are rapidly augmenting, says a Vladivostok dispatch to the Novoye Vremya. The correspondent proceeds: Many Chinese and Man...</p><p><a href="https://samestory.news/2026-04-22">Read the full story on Same Story</a></p>https://samestory.news/2026-04-21/https://samestory.news/2026-04-21/The approval clears a final set of hurdles for Japan's postwar arms sales and facilitate its future sale of weapons such as a next-generation fighter jet and combat drones. Historical parallel: "Embargo Raised on Arms" — The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1917-07-26 Washington—Two million seven hundred thousand rounds of ammunition bought and paid for in this country more than a year and a half ago by the Mexican government has been released for shipment into Mexico....Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT<p>The approval clears a final set of hurdles for Japan's postwar arms sales and facilitate its future sale of weapons such as a next-generation fighter jet and combat drones.</p><p>Historical parallel: &ldquo;Embargo Raised on Arms&rdquo; &mdash; The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1917-07-26 Washington—Two million seven hundred thousand rounds of ammunition bought and paid for in this country more than a year and a half ago by the Mexican government has been released for shipment into Mexico....</p><p><a href="https://samestory.news/2026-04-21">Read the full story on Same Story</a></p>