World War Ii 70th Anniversary
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China Hails India's Presence at World War II Commemoration Events
China today lauded India's presence at the 70th anniversary events held to commemorate its victory over Japan in World War II, saying it sent a "clear signal" to the global community that the two countries stand together.
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Xi Jinping Announces 3 Lakh Troop Cut for Chinese Military
Chinese President Xi Jinping today announced that the 2.3 million strong People's Liberation Army, the world's largest, will be cut by three lakh troops. Xi made the announced while speaking at the victory parade being held to commemorate 70th anniversary of the victory against Japan in the World War II.
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Japan 'Disappointed' By Chinese Leader's WWII Speech
Japan said Thursday it was "disappointed" there were no signs of rapprochement in Chinese President Xi Jinping's speech to mark the 70th anniversary of Tokyo's WWII defeat, as Beijing showed off its growing might with a huge military parade.
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No Smog of War for China's Military Parade
The sun shone on Xi Jinping's World War II victory parade in Beijing on Thursday after authorities imposed widespread curbs on factories and vehicles to curb the capital's notorious pollution.
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Japan Complains to UN Over Ban Ki-Moon's China Military Parade Visit
Tokyo said Monday it has complained to the United Nations over Secretary General Ban Ki-moon's plan to attend a huge military parade in Beijing to mark the 70th anniversary of Japan's defeat in World War II.
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Support for Shinzo Abe Bounces Back After World War II Memorial Statement
Support for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has bounced in the first poll conducted after he expressed "utmost grief" for the suffering Japan caused during World War II in a speech marking the 70th anniversary of Japan's defeat.
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Shinzo Abe Expresses World War II Remorse, But Says Next Generation Need not Apologise
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe expressed deep remorse today over World War II and said previous national apologies were unshakeable, but emphasised future generations should not have to keep saying sorry.
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Japan Emperor's World War II 'Remorse' a Prod to Shinzo Abe
Japan's Emperor Akihito has told Philippine President Benigno Aquino his country feels "remorse" for its actions during World War II, in what one commentator said was a prod to nationalist Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
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Angela Merkel Urges Cooperation After Missing Russian World War II Victory Parade
German Chancellor Angela Merkel today paid tribute to Soviet soldiers killed in World War II as she called for cooperation with Russia amid tensions over Ukraine.
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Vladimir Putin, Angela Merkel to Pay Respects to World War II Martyrs
Vladimir Putin was due today to host German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who will commemorate the memory of Soviet soldiers killed in World War II after she stayed away from Russia's military parade.
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Germans Cannot Turn Backs on Nazi Past, Says German Chancellor Angela Merkel
Germany cannot simply draw a line under its Nazi past and must remain sensitive to the damage it caused to other countries including Greece, Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Saturday, just ahead of the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II.
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Japan Prime Minister Not to Attend China's War Parade, Says Report
Japan's Prime Minister is set to rebuff a prickly invitation to a Chinese military parade, a report said today, as the former World War II enemies jockey over the telling of their shared history.
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Chinese and North Korean Leaders to Attend World War II Anniversary in Moscow: Russia
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday that Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will attend celebrations in Moscow to commemorate the end of World War II.
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Honesty, Generosity Key in Postwar Reconciliation, Says German Chancellor Angela Merkel
German Chancellor Angela Merkel waded into the fraught area of wartime forgiveness during a visit to Japan today, saying that "facing history squarely" and "generous gestures" are necessary to mend ties.
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A Day to Remember, One Last Time
There will never be another day like it. Poignantly, what they said about D-Day at the time also applies to next month's 70th anniversary of the pivotal 24 hours of World War II.
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China Hails India's Presence at World War II Commemoration Events
China today lauded India's presence at the 70th anniversary events held to commemorate its victory over Japan in World War II, saying it sent a "clear signal" to the global community that the two countries stand together.
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Xi Jinping Announces 3 Lakh Troop Cut for Chinese Military
Chinese President Xi Jinping today announced that the 2.3 million strong People's Liberation Army, the world's largest, will be cut by three lakh troops. Xi made the announced while speaking at the victory parade being held to commemorate 70th anniversary of the victory against Japan in the World War II.
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Japan 'Disappointed' By Chinese Leader's WWII Speech
Japan said Thursday it was "disappointed" there were no signs of rapprochement in Chinese President Xi Jinping's speech to mark the 70th anniversary of Tokyo's WWII defeat, as Beijing showed off its growing might with a huge military parade.
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No Smog of War for China's Military Parade
The sun shone on Xi Jinping's World War II victory parade in Beijing on Thursday after authorities imposed widespread curbs on factories and vehicles to curb the capital's notorious pollution.
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Japan Complains to UN Over Ban Ki-Moon's China Military Parade Visit
Tokyo said Monday it has complained to the United Nations over Secretary General Ban Ki-moon's plan to attend a huge military parade in Beijing to mark the 70th anniversary of Japan's defeat in World War II.
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Support for Shinzo Abe Bounces Back After World War II Memorial Statement
Support for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has bounced in the first poll conducted after he expressed "utmost grief" for the suffering Japan caused during World War II in a speech marking the 70th anniversary of Japan's defeat.
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Shinzo Abe Expresses World War II Remorse, But Says Next Generation Need not Apologise
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe expressed deep remorse today over World War II and said previous national apologies were unshakeable, but emphasised future generations should not have to keep saying sorry.
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Japan Emperor's World War II 'Remorse' a Prod to Shinzo Abe
Japan's Emperor Akihito has told Philippine President Benigno Aquino his country feels "remorse" for its actions during World War II, in what one commentator said was a prod to nationalist Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
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Angela Merkel Urges Cooperation After Missing Russian World War II Victory Parade
German Chancellor Angela Merkel today paid tribute to Soviet soldiers killed in World War II as she called for cooperation with Russia amid tensions over Ukraine.
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Vladimir Putin, Angela Merkel to Pay Respects to World War II Martyrs
Vladimir Putin was due today to host German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who will commemorate the memory of Soviet soldiers killed in World War II after she stayed away from Russia's military parade.
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Germans Cannot Turn Backs on Nazi Past, Says German Chancellor Angela Merkel
Germany cannot simply draw a line under its Nazi past and must remain sensitive to the damage it caused to other countries including Greece, Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Saturday, just ahead of the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II.
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Japan Prime Minister Not to Attend China's War Parade, Says Report
Japan's Prime Minister is set to rebuff a prickly invitation to a Chinese military parade, a report said today, as the former World War II enemies jockey over the telling of their shared history.
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Chinese and North Korean Leaders to Attend World War II Anniversary in Moscow: Russia
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday that Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will attend celebrations in Moscow to commemorate the end of World War II.
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Honesty, Generosity Key in Postwar Reconciliation, Says German Chancellor Angela Merkel
German Chancellor Angela Merkel waded into the fraught area of wartime forgiveness during a visit to Japan today, saying that "facing history squarely" and "generous gestures" are necessary to mend ties.
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A Day to Remember, One Last Time
There will never be another day like it. Poignantly, what they said about D-Day at the time also applies to next month's 70th anniversary of the pivotal 24 hours of World War II.
