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British royal family watches military parade marking start of VE Day events in London
Britain is marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day this week with four days of commemorations honoring the ...
The world marks the 80th anniversary of V-E Day with parades and memorials. Here’s what to know
LONDON (AP) — Cities from London to Moscow will be awash with parades, flyovers and memorials this week as the world marks ...
Queen Camilla visits poppy memorial for Victory in Europe Day celebrations
The Tower of London was adorned with a flood of ceramic poppies as part of Britain's commemorations for the 80th anniversary ...
The road to V-E Day, from the assault on Berlin to bonfires and dancing in the capitals of Europe
Victory in Europe Day is remembered in the public imagination as a singular event marking the end of World War II in Europe — ...
Russia and Ukraine Trade Strikes Before Moscow’s Victory Day Parade
The attacks came a day before a Russian-proposed cease-fire was to take effect and as Moscow prepared to welcome foreign ...
What to know about Russia’s WW2 parade as Xi and Putin meet in Moscow
Russia marks on Friday the 80th anniversary of the Soviet and allied victory over Nazi Germany, though there are fears that ...
80 years on: VE Day and Europe's liberation
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the Allies’ victory over Nazi Germany and the end of the war in Europe, which claimed ...
Xi Jinping set to arrive in Moscow as Putin’s ‘guest of honor’ ahead of Victory Day military parade
As Russian President Vladimir Putin prepares for his heavily choreographed May 9 “Victory Day” military parade, he’s been ...
City to light up in patriotic colours for VE Day
Victory in Europe Day is marked on 8 May, which signifies the end of World War Two in Europe. Peterborough Cathedral and ...