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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

China and Britain shared a mission to fight aggression and fascism. And we can work together today | Zheng Zeguang

"At the darkest hour of the second world war, China and the UK fought on different fronts but shared a common mission: to defend humanity against fascism and aggression."
World news
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
2 weeks ago

'A more complex picture': Singapore marks 60th anniversary of independence from British rule with slew of cultural offerings

"We reduced the exhibition footprint given over to British colonial imagery related to coastal and topographical surveys, which was part of the first iteration of the permanent gallery."
Arts
fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago

Symphony San Jose marks historic events with 'Yellow River Cantata'

The Yellow River Cantata consists of eight movements, each with its unique character and message, blending Western classical music with traditional Chinese melodies.
San Francisco
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago

London Waterloo station celebrates 210th anniversary of Battle of Waterloo

Peter Williams, customer and commercial director at South Western Railway, emphasized the longstanding relationship with the Armed Forces, celebrating their contributions as vital for the railway.
London food
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Berlin remembers victims of East German uprising DW 06/17/2025

Berlin commemorates the 72nd anniversary of the East German uprising, reflecting on the struggle for democracy and freedom.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

D-Day veterans return to Normandy to mark 81st anniversary

The D-Day anniversary highlights the historical significance of the event and honors the sacrifices made by Allied troops.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Namibia marks first Genocide Remembrance Day DW 05/28/2025

"Many people from the two communities were forced into concentration camps where they were starved to death and their skulls were taken to Germany for so-called scientific research."
Germany news
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fromBrooklyn Eagle
4 months ago

Colton to introduce resolution to memorialize Chinese railroad workers at state level

Colton's resolution, introduced to honor both the 19th-century railway workers and their descendants, underscores the profound contributions of Chinese immigrants to American history.
NYC politics
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fromBoston.com
4 months ago

250 years after America went to war for independence, a divided nation battles over its legacy

The anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord serves as a significant opportunity to reflect on American independence and its relevance today.
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