World War II

Bosnian Muslims mark 25th anniversary of Srebrenica massacre

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Bosnian Muslims on Saturday mark 25 years since the Srebrenica massacre, the worst atrocity on European soil since World War II, with the memorial ceremony sharply reduced as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Subscribe to France 24 now: http://f24.my/youtubeEN FRANCE 24 live news stream: all the latest news 24/7 http://f24.my/YTliveEN Visit our website: http://www.france24.com … Read more Bosnian Muslims mark 25th anniversary of Srebrenica massacre

Biden unveils economic plan to spur American manufacturing

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Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden unveiled the first major plank of his economic agenda Thursday, detailing a moderate proposal to use government purchasing to spur manufacturing in sectors such as clean energy, infrastructure and health care. The former vice president delivered a speech outside his childhood hometown of Scranton, Pennsylvania, as he launched what his … Read more Biden unveils economic plan to spur American manufacturing

Discovery of USS Peary propeller proves ship was ‘a sitting duck’ in Darwin Bombing | ABC News

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A group of amateur divers have made a historic discovery, after finding parts of a ship wreck that’s been sitting at the bottom of Darwin harbour since World War II. It’s believed they are propellers from the USS Peary, an American warship sunk during the Bombing of Darwin. Read more here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-07-09/warship-peary-propellers-find-changes-bombing-of-darwin-history/12436926 For more from … Read more Discovery of USS Peary propeller proves ship was ‘a sitting duck’ in Darwin Bombing | ABC News

On the Campaign Trail, Biden Visits Childhood Home in Scranton, Pennsylvania

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While campaigning in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Democrat presumptive nominee Joe Biden stopped in at his boyhood home. A small group of supporters were joined by members of the press outside the now home of Anne Kearns. Biden promised Kearns he would be back to visit next time without a face mask. During a speech delivered in … Read more On the Campaign Trail, Biden Visits Childhood Home in Scranton, Pennsylvania

Forecasts predict worse EU recession since WWII

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New forecasts show the post-coronavirus slump will be worse than expected in the European Union. FRANCE 24’s business editor Stephen Carroll says the EU Commission is predicting the worst recession since World War II. Subscribe to France 24 now: http://f24.my/youtubeEN FRANCE 24 live news stream: all the latest news 24/7 http://f24.my/YTliveEN Visit our website: http://www.france24.com … Read more Forecasts predict worse EU recession since WWII

France’s economic recovery a key priority as new cabinet meets

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The French cabinet was meeting on Tuesday, with economic recovery a key priority. Over 13 million workers were placed on state-sponsored furlough during lockdown, and job cuts could be in excess of 800,000 in 2020. The French economy is projected to shrink by 11 percent in 2020, its worst drop since World War II. Subscribe … Read more France’s economic recovery a key priority as new cabinet meets

Economy and defence ministers to remain under new PM Castex, new faces at interior and culture

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The Élysée Palace announced the makeup of the new government under Prime Minister Jean Castex on Monday, tasked with helping the economy brave its worst crisis since World War II and inject fresh momentum into the presidency of Emmanuel Macron. Subscribe to France 24 now: http://f24.my/youtubeEN FRANCE 24 live news stream: all the latest news 24/7 http://f24.my/YTliveEN … Read more Economy and defence ministers to remain under new PM Castex, new faces at interior and culture

France’s new Prime Minister Jean Castex to unveil reshuffled cabinet

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France’s new Prime Minister Jean Castex was on Monday expected to unveil a reshuffled government tasked with helping the economy brave its worst crisis since World War II and injecting fresh momentum into the presidency of Emmanuel Macron. Subscribe to France 24 now: http://f24.my/youtubeEN FRANCE 24 live news stream: all the latest news 24/7 http://f24.my/YTliveEN … Read more France’s new Prime Minister Jean Castex to unveil reshuffled cabinet

Australia’s aggressive defence strategy and a $270 billion boost | ABC News

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Scott Morrison has unveiled a more aggressive defence strategy aimed at countering the rise of China, while warning that Australia faces regional challenges on a scale not seen since World War II. Read more here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-07-01/defence-spending-scott-morrison-miliatry-strategy-jennett/12410464 02:22 What will the money buy? 03:58 What are the strategic implications? For more from ABC News, click here: … Read more Australia’s aggressive defence strategy and a $270 billion boost | ABC News

Eiffel Tower Reopens

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After 104 days, the longest closure of the Eiffel Tower since World War II, the Paris landmark is open once again. Bloomberg reporter, Geraldine Amiel, visits the tower on its first day of reopening after France’s Covid-19 lockdown Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2TwO8Gm QUICKTAKE ON SOCIAL: Follow QuickTake on Twitter: twitter.com/quicktake Like QuickTake on … Read more Eiffel Tower Reopens

Eiffel Tower reopens in Paris after 104-day virus lockdown

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After 104 days, the longest closure of the Eiffel Tower since World War II, the Paris landmark has reopened. Visitors to the city’s most famous monument will not be able to take the lifts until July 1, to ensure a safe distance between people to limit infection risk. The tower’s management team hope to get … Read more Eiffel Tower reopens in Paris after 104-day virus lockdown

Russia’s Putin hails Soviet role in WWII at military parade

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Delayed more than a month by the coronavirus pandemic, Russia has staged Victory Day military parades to commemorate the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. And for President Vladimir Putin, the patriotic displays represented much more than a chance to remember past sacrifices. Al Jazeera’s Sonia Gallego reports. – Subscribe to our channel: … Read more Russia’s Putin hails Soviet role in WWII at military parade

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier | Putin and foreign leaders pay tribute to the fallen

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Vladimir Putin and his fellow national leaders lay flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Moscow to honor those who fought and died in World War II. Subscribe to RT! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpwvZwUam-URkxB7g4USKpg?sub_confirmation=1 RT LIVE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFAcqaNzNSc Check out http://rt.com Like us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on VK https://vk.com/rt_international Follow us on Twitter http://twitter.com/RT_com Follow … Read more Tomb of the Unknown Soldier | Putin and foreign leaders pay tribute to the fallen