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French Resistance Hero Who Saved Hundreds Of Jewish Children Dies At 108
French Resistance hero Georges Loinger, who used his ingenuity and athletic prowess to save the lives of hundreds of Jewish children during World War II, has died in Paris at the age of 108.
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This Emotional HW Bush Cartoon Went Viral, Touching Even His Family
In the new cartoon, George H.W. Bush, the former Navy pilot and World War II hero, has flown a TBM Avenger to the pearly gates to be reunited with wife and daughter.
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Lord Mountbatten Was Killed By Terrorists. Now He's A Royal Baby's Namesake.
On a late summer morning in 1979, Lord Louis Mountbatten -- cousin of Queen Elizabeth II, World War II hero, last viceroy of India -- set off on his fishing boat from the coast of Ireland after breakfast in his castle.
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Justice League, Star Wars Battlefront II, and More – The Weekend Chill
A long-awaited DC superhero get-together, an action shooter in George Lucas' world, and other things to enjoy this weekend.
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Punjab Raises Financial Assistance To World War II Veterans
In recognition of the gallantry services rendered by the World War II heroes, the Punjab Cabinet gave approval to increase financial assistance to the veterans, ex-servicemen, their widows from Rs 2,000 to Rs 4,500 per month.
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UK To Pardon Thousands Convicted Of Homosexuality
Thousands of British men convicted of homosexuality before its decriminalisation are to be pardoned under the "Turing Law", named after World War II hero Alan Turing, the government said Thursday.
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Foreign Media On Netaji Files Declassified By Japan
The Japanese government recently declassified archival materials to help settle the long-held controversy over the death of Subhas Chandra Bose, a hero of India's independence movement. The materials show Bose died in a plane crash in Taipei just after the end of World War II.
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After Lonely Death, Veteran Got A Hero's Goodbye
Andrew Moore lived alone and died alone. He was raised in an orphanage, never married and outlived his friends. For his last 40 years, the World War II veteran slept on a couch in a rentcontrolled efficiency apartment in the nation's capital.
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Love-Struck Couple Split By World War II 70 Years Ago To Marry
A British World War II hero who split up from his fiancee after suffering post-traumatic stress is finally getting married to her - more than 70 years later.
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Angelina Jolie Says World War II Hero Louis Zamperini Inspired Her to Embrace Spirituality
Angelina says she's certain that there's something -greater- than human life
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Angelina Jolie pays Tribute to Unbroken Inspiration Zamperini
Actress Angelina Jolie, who directed the 2014 film Unbroken based on the life of Louis Zamperini, former Olympic runner and World War II hero, says of his passing - "It is a loss impossible to describe".
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World Prepares Final Salute to World War II Heroes
They are on their way again. Seventy years on, the dwindling band of D-Day survivors are making what, for all but a few of them, will be one last pilgrimage to the beaches of Normandy.
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Britain pardons gay 'father of computing' Alan Turing
The World War II code-breaking hero committed suicide after he was convicted of the then crime of homosexuality.
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UK finally pardons computer pioneer Alan Turing
Britain on Tuesday granted a posthumous pardon to Alan Turing, the World War II code-breaking hero who committed suicide after he was convicted of the then crime of homosexuality.
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Swedish Holocaust hero Raoul Wallenberg made honorary Australian
Australia paid tribute on Monday to Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg, who saved thousands of Jews during World War II, by making him the country's first honorary citizen.
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French Resistance Hero Who Saved Hundreds Of Jewish Children Dies At 108
French Resistance hero Georges Loinger, who used his ingenuity and athletic prowess to save the lives of hundreds of Jewish children during World War II, has died in Paris at the age of 108.
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This Emotional HW Bush Cartoon Went Viral, Touching Even His Family
In the new cartoon, George H.W. Bush, the former Navy pilot and World War II hero, has flown a TBM Avenger to the pearly gates to be reunited with wife and daughter.
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Lord Mountbatten Was Killed By Terrorists. Now He's A Royal Baby's Namesake.
On a late summer morning in 1979, Lord Louis Mountbatten -- cousin of Queen Elizabeth II, World War II hero, last viceroy of India -- set off on his fishing boat from the coast of Ireland after breakfast in his castle.
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Justice League, Star Wars Battlefront II, and More – The Weekend Chill
A long-awaited DC superhero get-together, an action shooter in George Lucas' world, and other things to enjoy this weekend.
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Punjab Raises Financial Assistance To World War II Veterans
In recognition of the gallantry services rendered by the World War II heroes, the Punjab Cabinet gave approval to increase financial assistance to the veterans, ex-servicemen, their widows from Rs 2,000 to Rs 4,500 per month.
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UK To Pardon Thousands Convicted Of Homosexuality
Thousands of British men convicted of homosexuality before its decriminalisation are to be pardoned under the "Turing Law", named after World War II hero Alan Turing, the government said Thursday.
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Foreign Media On Netaji Files Declassified By Japan
The Japanese government recently declassified archival materials to help settle the long-held controversy over the death of Subhas Chandra Bose, a hero of India's independence movement. The materials show Bose died in a plane crash in Taipei just after the end of World War II.
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After Lonely Death, Veteran Got A Hero's Goodbye
Andrew Moore lived alone and died alone. He was raised in an orphanage, never married and outlived his friends. For his last 40 years, the World War II veteran slept on a couch in a rentcontrolled efficiency apartment in the nation's capital.
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Love-Struck Couple Split By World War II 70 Years Ago To Marry
A British World War II hero who split up from his fiancee after suffering post-traumatic stress is finally getting married to her - more than 70 years later.
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Angelina Jolie Says World War II Hero Louis Zamperini Inspired Her to Embrace Spirituality
Angelina says she's certain that there's something -greater- than human life
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Angelina Jolie pays Tribute to Unbroken Inspiration Zamperini
Actress Angelina Jolie, who directed the 2014 film Unbroken based on the life of Louis Zamperini, former Olympic runner and World War II hero, says of his passing - "It is a loss impossible to describe".
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World Prepares Final Salute to World War II Heroes
They are on their way again. Seventy years on, the dwindling band of D-Day survivors are making what, for all but a few of them, will be one last pilgrimage to the beaches of Normandy.
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Britain pardons gay 'father of computing' Alan Turing
The World War II code-breaking hero committed suicide after he was convicted of the then crime of homosexuality.
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UK finally pardons computer pioneer Alan Turing
Britain on Tuesday granted a posthumous pardon to Alan Turing, the World War II code-breaking hero who committed suicide after he was convicted of the then crime of homosexuality.
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Swedish Holocaust hero Raoul Wallenberg made honorary Australian
Australia paid tribute on Monday to Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg, who saved thousands of Jews during World War II, by making him the country's first honorary citizen.
