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On This Day in History, June 8: Porsche is born, Ghostbusters release, Siam renamed Thailand, Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four published, NFL merger announced, Robert F. Kennedy laid to rest and other major eventsOn This Day in History, June 8, the world witnessed events that shaped politics, warfare, literature and culture. The Viking raid on Lindis...- On This Day, June 5: D-Day, Operation Blue Star, RFK assassination, AIDS epidemic, Marshall Plan and other key eventsOn This Day, June 5, history witnessed several defining moments across war, politics and social change. The date is associated with the D-D...
- EU says won't be 'neutral mediator' between Ukraine and RussiaEurope has made clear that it will not play the role of a neutral facilitator between Ukraine and Russia. The European Union firmly backs U...
- One Battle After Another: The Cannes showcases catastrophic consequences of warThis year's Cannes Film Festival showcases a somber reflection of contemporary reality with a strong focus on war-themed productions.
- Quote of the Day by Liam Neeson: 'It’s still a great, big, beautiful, wonderful world no matter what...'—Inspiring quotes by the actor from Schindler's ListQuote of the Day: Liam Neeson's enduring optimism shines through his Quote of the Day, emphasizing the world's beauty and the importance of...
- Germany urges stronger European defence after US announces troop drawdownAmerica plans to pull 5,000 troops from Germany. This move encourages Europeans to bolster their own defenses. Germany is increasing its mi...
- Today in US history on March 12: Coca-Cola bottled, Truman doctrine roots, Alaska oilThis day in US history saw pivotal moments. Coca-Cola bottles first appeared. A Supreme Court justice was impeached. President Roosevelt de...
- 99 Luftballons NenaNena's 1983 hit '99 Luftballons' is a unique pop song. It combines Cold War fears with a joyful sound. The German lyrics describe a conflic...
- US-China tensions fragmenting trade and investment, IMF findsTrade flows between a US-aligned group and another linked more closely to China have declined by about 12% more than trade between countrie...
- Germany braces for decades of confrontation with RussiaGerman Defense Minister Boris Pistorius warns of decades of confrontation with Russia and the need for Germany to rapidly rebuild its milit...
- Germany pledges to make its military 'the backbone of defence in Europe'Germany has announced that it will strengthen its military to make it the backbone of deterrence and collective defence in Europe. It has i...
- Russian nuclear rhetoric rekindles German Cold War fearsDeep inside a decommissioned nuclear bunker built into a Cologne subway station at the height of the Cold War, tour guide Robert Schwienbac...
- Mikhail Gorbachev: Mourned as rare world leader by many, some still bitterReactions were mixed, with leaders in the West saluting him and many in his country blaming him for the 1991 implosion of the Soviet Union.
- How war in Ukraine forced Germany to modernise its army
- Jolted by Ukraine war, Germany to buy US-made F-35s to replace aging bombersGermany's air force commander, Ingo Gerhartz, said the current war in Ukraine made it necessary to choose Lockheed Martin's F-35s. Previous...
- Did Nazis produce these uranium cubes? Researchers look for an answer.The answer could lead to more questions, such as whether the Nazis might have had enough uranium to create a critical reaction. And, if the...
- Strategic InsightOn this trip, we did learn a lot about the conduct of that battle, although mainly inert facts possessing little real educational value. In...
- 'Homeland' adds four new series regular for season fiveAustralian actress Otto, known for her role as Eowyn in "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy, will star as Allison Carr, the current Berlin Chie...
- Germany's Bundesbank to bring some of its gold reservesGermany amassed gold reserves in the post-war era thanks to rapid economic expansion that saw growing exports to the United States.
- 'Fidel Castro recruited ex-Nazis to train troops during Cold War'Fidel Castro recruited former Nazis to train Cuban troops at the height of the Cold War, according to newly released German secret service ...
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