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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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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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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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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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Japan PM to Skip China Visit During World War II Commemoration
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will not visit China next week, the government said today, as Beijing prepares for a huge military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of Tokyo's defeat in World War II.
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Queen Elizabeth II Leads Britain's VJ Anniversary Commemorations
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II led commemorations Saturday marking the 70th anniversary of VJ Day, joining veterans and former prisoners of war for a service in London.
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Queen Elizabeth Marks World War II Anniversary at London Service
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II today attended a thanksgiving service at London's Westminster Abbey on the final day of commemorations marking the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (VE Day).
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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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Vladimir Putin Hosts Huge World War II Victory Parade Amid Western Snub
Russia on Saturday staged a huge military parade to commemorate the 70th anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany in a conspicuous show of military might amid a standoff with the West over Ukraine.
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Xi Jinping to Visit Russia, Kazakhstan and Belarus
Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Russia this week to attend World War II anniversary commemorations, Beijing's foreign ministry announced today as it stressed their joint sacrifices during the global conflict.
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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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Barack Obama Invited to WWII Commemorations in Moscow: Kremlin
Russia has invited US President Barack Obama to Moscow next year to mark the 70th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War II, a Kremlin advisor said.
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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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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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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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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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Japan PM to Skip China Visit During World War II Commemoration
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will not visit China next week, the government said today, as Beijing prepares for a huge military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of Tokyo's defeat in World War II.
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Queen Elizabeth II Leads Britain's VJ Anniversary Commemorations
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II led commemorations Saturday marking the 70th anniversary of VJ Day, joining veterans and former prisoners of war for a service in London.
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Queen Elizabeth Marks World War II Anniversary at London Service
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II today attended a thanksgiving service at London's Westminster Abbey on the final day of commemorations marking the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (VE Day).
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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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Vladimir Putin Hosts Huge World War II Victory Parade Amid Western Snub
Russia on Saturday staged a huge military parade to commemorate the 70th anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany in a conspicuous show of military might amid a standoff with the West over Ukraine.
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Xi Jinping to Visit Russia, Kazakhstan and Belarus
Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Russia this week to attend World War II anniversary commemorations, Beijing's foreign ministry announced today as it stressed their joint sacrifices during the global conflict.
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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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Barack Obama Invited to WWII Commemorations in Moscow: Kremlin
Russia has invited US President Barack Obama to Moscow next year to mark the 70th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War II, a Kremlin advisor said.
