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"Not Against Any Third Party": China Defends Invite To Putin, Kim After Trump's 'Conspiracy' Claims
China defended on Thursday its decision to invite the leaders of Russia and North Korea to World War II commemorations, which President Donald Trump accused them of using to conspire against the United States.
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Hiroshima Day 2025: Date, History, Significance And Impact Of Nuclear Bombings
Hiroshima Day is observed annually on August 6 to commemorate the victims of the world's first nuclear attack.
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102-Year-Old World War II Veteran And TikTok Star 'Papa Jake' Larson Dies
D-Day veteran "Papa Jake" Larson, who survived German gunfire on Normandy's bluffs in 1944 and then garnered 1.2 million followers on TikTok late in life by sharing stories to commemorate World War II and his fallen comrades, has died at 102.
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Ex-US Speaker Nancy Pelosi Injured During Luxembourg Trip
Former US House speaker Nancy Pelosi has been injured while visiting Luxembourg to commemorate a key World War II battle and was admitted to hospital for treatment, her office said Friday.
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World War II Veteran, 100, Marries Fiancee, 96, In France After D-Day Event
It might have been the longest wait but on Saturday 100-year-old American World War II veteran Harold Terens married his 96-year-old fiancee in Normandy, just days after being honoured on the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in France.
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"Furious Year Of Invincibility": Zelensky On 1 Year Anniversary Of War
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky promised victory against Russia on Friday on the one-year anniversary of Europe's largest conflict since World War II, as commemorations were held by Kyiv's Western allies.
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Putin Compares Russia's Invasion Of Ukraine To War Against Nazi Germany
President Vladimir Putin leveraged a World War II commemoration on Thursday to whip up support for his army's intervention in Ukraine, comparing the fighting to Nazi Germany's invasion and hinting Moscow could use nuclear weapons.
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Caught On Camera: Russian Ambassador Attacked With Red Paint At Victory Day Event In Poland
Russia's ambassador to Poland Sergey Andreev was hit with red paint at an annual Victory Day event commemorating the end of World War II. Protesters attacked Mr Andreev in front of the Soviet Soldiers' Cemetery.
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Evil Has Returned To Ukraine: Zelensky On World War II Anniversary
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that "evil has returned" to Europe, comparing Russia's invasion to Nazi Germany during an address commemorating World War II.
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US Vice President's Spokeswoman Tests Positive For COVID-19
The US vice president's spokeswoman became the second White House staffer this week to test positive for coronavirus, officials said Friday, even as President Donald Trump continued to go mask-free at a World War II ,commemoration with veterans in their 90s.
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Donald Trump, Queen Elizabeth II Commemorate 75th D-Day Anniversary
US President Donald Trump and Queen Elizabeth II gather with 300 veterans on the south coast of England on Wednesday to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day - one of the heroic turning points of World War II.
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French President Hollande Leads WWII Commemorations In Paris
French President Francois Hollande on Sunday led low-key commemorations in Paris marking the end of World War II in Europe.
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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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70-Gun Salute Starts China World War II Commemorations
A huge ceremony in Beijing to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II began Thursday with a 70-gun salute.
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"Not Against Any Third Party": China Defends Invite To Putin, Kim After Trump's 'Conspiracy' Claims
China defended on Thursday its decision to invite the leaders of Russia and North Korea to World War II commemorations, which President Donald Trump accused them of using to conspire against the United States.
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Hiroshima Day 2025: Date, History, Significance And Impact Of Nuclear Bombings
Hiroshima Day is observed annually on August 6 to commemorate the victims of the world's first nuclear attack.
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102-Year-Old World War II Veteran And TikTok Star 'Papa Jake' Larson Dies
D-Day veteran "Papa Jake" Larson, who survived German gunfire on Normandy's bluffs in 1944 and then garnered 1.2 million followers on TikTok late in life by sharing stories to commemorate World War II and his fallen comrades, has died at 102.
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Ex-US Speaker Nancy Pelosi Injured During Luxembourg Trip
Former US House speaker Nancy Pelosi has been injured while visiting Luxembourg to commemorate a key World War II battle and was admitted to hospital for treatment, her office said Friday.
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World War II Veteran, 100, Marries Fiancee, 96, In France After D-Day Event
It might have been the longest wait but on Saturday 100-year-old American World War II veteran Harold Terens married his 96-year-old fiancee in Normandy, just days after being honoured on the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in France.
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"Furious Year Of Invincibility": Zelensky On 1 Year Anniversary Of War
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky promised victory against Russia on Friday on the one-year anniversary of Europe's largest conflict since World War II, as commemorations were held by Kyiv's Western allies.
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Putin Compares Russia's Invasion Of Ukraine To War Against Nazi Germany
President Vladimir Putin leveraged a World War II commemoration on Thursday to whip up support for his army's intervention in Ukraine, comparing the fighting to Nazi Germany's invasion and hinting Moscow could use nuclear weapons.
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Caught On Camera: Russian Ambassador Attacked With Red Paint At Victory Day Event In Poland
Russia's ambassador to Poland Sergey Andreev was hit with red paint at an annual Victory Day event commemorating the end of World War II. Protesters attacked Mr Andreev in front of the Soviet Soldiers' Cemetery.
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Evil Has Returned To Ukraine: Zelensky On World War II Anniversary
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that "evil has returned" to Europe, comparing Russia's invasion to Nazi Germany during an address commemorating World War II.
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US Vice President's Spokeswoman Tests Positive For COVID-19
The US vice president's spokeswoman became the second White House staffer this week to test positive for coronavirus, officials said Friday, even as President Donald Trump continued to go mask-free at a World War II ,commemoration with veterans in their 90s.
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Donald Trump, Queen Elizabeth II Commemorate 75th D-Day Anniversary
US President Donald Trump and Queen Elizabeth II gather with 300 veterans on the south coast of England on Wednesday to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day - one of the heroic turning points of World War II.
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French President Hollande Leads WWII Commemorations In Paris
French President Francois Hollande on Sunday led low-key commemorations in Paris marking the end of World War II in Europe.
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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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70-Gun Salute Starts China World War II Commemorations
A huge ceremony in Beijing to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II began Thursday with a 70-gun salute.
