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"Greatest Generation Ever": WWII Veterans Shine On D-Day
Around 180 veterans in their late 90s or even over 100 were guests of honour at D-Day commemorations in France on Thursday, many attending in wheelchairs for possibly the last time.
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Putin On WWII Victory Day Says Will "Firmly" Defend Russian Interests
President Vladimir Putin on Sunday vowed that Russia will "firmly" defend national interests and denounced the return of "Russophobia", as the country marked the 76th anniversary of victory in World War II.
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Russia Marks WWII Victory Anniversary With Military Parade
Russia on Monday staged a grandiose military parade through Moscow's Red Square as part of nationwide celebrations to mark 71 years since the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in 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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China's World War II Military Parade a Show of Strength
Soldiers will march, gleaming hardware will roll, and warplanes will fly above Tiananmen Square at China's WWII anniversary parade, but major Western leaders are shunning the show as Beijing assumes an increasingly assertive role on the global stage.
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South Korean President to Visit China for World War II Anniversary Event
South Korea said Thursday that President Park Geun-Hye would attend upcoming celebrations in Beijing to mark China's victory over Japan in World War II -- an anniversary that most world leaders look set to shun.
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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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German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier Marks WWII Anniversary at Site of Stalingrad Battle
Germany's Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Thursday laid a wreath at the site of the Battle of Stalingrad as part of commemorations to mark 70 years since the defeat of Nazi forces in WWII.
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PM Shinzo Abe Says He May Omit Apology from Japan WWII Statement
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has said he may not issue a direct apology for Japan's past aggression in an upcoming statement marking the 70th anniversary of 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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Prince Harry Visits WWII Battle Site in Italy
Britain's Prince Harry visited Cassino in Italy on Sunday for the 70th anniversary of a key World War II battle in which tens of thousands died.
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Japan marks World War II surrender anniversary
Japan marked the 68th anniversary of its surrender in World War II with somber ceremonies Thursday and visits by senior politicians to a shrine honoring 2.5 million war dead that remains a galling reminder of its colonial and wartime aggression.
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Pearl Harbor dead remembered on 71st anniversary
More than 2,000 people are gathering at Pearl Harbor on Friday to mark the 71st anniversary of the Japanese attack that killed thousands of people and launched the United States into World War II.
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"Greatest Generation Ever": WWII Veterans Shine On D-Day
Around 180 veterans in their late 90s or even over 100 were guests of honour at D-Day commemorations in France on Thursday, many attending in wheelchairs for possibly the last time.
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Putin On WWII Victory Day Says Will "Firmly" Defend Russian Interests
President Vladimir Putin on Sunday vowed that Russia will "firmly" defend national interests and denounced the return of "Russophobia", as the country marked the 76th anniversary of victory in World War II.
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Russia Marks WWII Victory Anniversary With Military Parade
Russia on Monday staged a grandiose military parade through Moscow's Red Square as part of nationwide celebrations to mark 71 years since the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in 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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China's World War II Military Parade a Show of Strength
Soldiers will march, gleaming hardware will roll, and warplanes will fly above Tiananmen Square at China's WWII anniversary parade, but major Western leaders are shunning the show as Beijing assumes an increasingly assertive role on the global stage.
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South Korean President to Visit China for World War II Anniversary Event
South Korea said Thursday that President Park Geun-Hye would attend upcoming celebrations in Beijing to mark China's victory over Japan in World War II -- an anniversary that most world leaders look set to shun.
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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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German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier Marks WWII Anniversary at Site of Stalingrad Battle
Germany's Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Thursday laid a wreath at the site of the Battle of Stalingrad as part of commemorations to mark 70 years since the defeat of Nazi forces in WWII.
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PM Shinzo Abe Says He May Omit Apology from Japan WWII Statement
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has said he may not issue a direct apology for Japan's past aggression in an upcoming statement marking the 70th anniversary of 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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Prince Harry Visits WWII Battle Site in Italy
Britain's Prince Harry visited Cassino in Italy on Sunday for the 70th anniversary of a key World War II battle in which tens of thousands died.
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Japan marks World War II surrender anniversary
Japan marked the 68th anniversary of its surrender in World War II with somber ceremonies Thursday and visits by senior politicians to a shrine honoring 2.5 million war dead that remains a galling reminder of its colonial and wartime aggression.
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Pearl Harbor dead remembered on 71st anniversary
More than 2,000 people are gathering at Pearl Harbor on Friday to mark the 71st anniversary of the Japanese attack that killed thousands of people and launched the United States into World War II.
