Henry Kissinger, controversial giant of US foreign policy, dead at 100

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Thursday, November 30, 2023 1/ Henry Kissinger death: Polarising architect of Cold War era American foreign policy Henry Kissinger, the divisive 56th US secretary of state and architect of American foreign policy during the Nixon and Ford administrations, died on 29 November at 100 years old. Winner of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1973, Kissinger leaves behind a complex legacy being hailed as a master of global politics while denounced as a war criminal by others. The academic-turned diplomat has left an unusual and esteemed impact on the US's approach to foreign policy having maintained close relationships with the White House through 11 different administrations. Read the full article here 2/ American among 16 hostages released by Hamas as end of extended ceasefire looms Temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas expires early on Thursday 3/ Muslim Americans increase advocacy in Senate as Gaza war takes its toll Some senators have yet to reach out to Muslim advocacy groups, but many are hearing the concerns about the carnage in Gaza 4/ Elon Musk publicly tells X/Twitter advertisers to 'go f*** yourselves' CEO has faced accusations of antisemitism that led to many of the world's biggest companies pulling ads 5/ Trump suggests he has done more for Black Americans than Lincoln Ex-president could be making inroads with Black voters as Biden struggles with unpopularity and age concerns THE BIG QUESTION Who is Vermont shooting suspect and 'radical citizen' Jason Eaton? Federal officers were canvassing for information on the shooting of three Palestinian college students in Burlington, Vermont, when they knocked on the door of 48-year-old Jason Eaton, 48. He met them with a chilling greeting.   "Agents were greeted by a man who stepped out of the hall out of the door towards them with his palms up at waist height," Jon Murad, chief of the Burlington Police Department, told reporters Monday. "He stated something to the effect of: 'I've been waiting for you.'"   Read the full article here Watch / Timelapse shows Lake Effect Snow cover Buffalo in just six hours NUMBER OF THE DAY 100 Henry Kissinger: Most influential US diplomat has died, aged 100. Read more QUOTE OF THE DAY "They're very worried about being pressured and intimidated at home because of who they are, or because of a position that they take." Some senators have yet to reach out to Muslim advocacy groups, but many are hearing the concerns about the carnage in Gaza, Eric Garcia reports. Read more OTHER STORIES YOU MIGHT LIKE  Texas teen jailed for 10 years for hate crime arson attack on synagogue US Navy trying to recover spy plane that ended up in Hawaii bay The cheat's gambit: Grandmasters go to war over claims 46-game blitz chess streak was tainted Fleur Britten: Socks again? Why 'bad Xmas gifts' can be good if you choose well The Independent proudly partners with Refuge and the National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 Join the conversation or follow us Download the free Independent app Please do not reply directly to this email   You are currently registered to receive The Independent's US Morning Headlines newsletter.   To unsubscribe from The Independent's US Morning Headlines newsletter, or to manage your email preferences please click here.   This e-mail was sent by Independent Digital News and Media Ltd, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH. Registered in England and Wales with company number 07320345 Read our privacy notice and cookie policy