News about World War II

World War II

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1939–1945 global conflict

3 hoursRussia and Ukraine declare competing ceasefires to mark Victory Day

16 hoursHow three Indian soldiers escaped from Singapore during WWII and made the 4,800-km trip…

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2 daysBy sidelining French, CBSE undermines a living bridge between worlds in Pondicherry

World War II - Latest events

Sri Lanka Navy Rescues 30 Iranian Sailors From Sinking Frigate Off Galle

2 monthsSri Lanka

Russia bombards Ukraine with drones and missiles a day before planned peace talks

3 monthsRussia

Thailand’s Queen Mother Sirikit has died at age 93

6 monthsThailand

Trump Set To Sign Executive Order Renaming Department Of Defense To ‘Department Of War’

8 monthsDonald Trump

Statements

“ Despite World War I lasting 4 years, 3 months, and 14 days, World War II lasting 6 years and 1 day, the Korean War lasting 3 years, 1 month, and 2 days, the Vietnam War lasting 19 years, 5 months, and…

Donald Trump

Donald Trump, 14 days

No pressure: Trump vows bigger, better Iran nuclear deal than Obama…

Latest events

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3 hoursTamil Nadu

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5 hoursBJP

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7 hoursCongress'

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