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The Latest | D-Day's 80th anniversary brings World War II veterans back to the beaches of Normandy
San Francisco Chronicle· 1 hour agoWorld War II veterans joined heads of state and others Thursday for poignant ceremonies on the...
Spain-Israel tensions descend to new lows as war rages in Gaza
Al Jazeera· 18 minutes agoAfter Spain recognised Palestinian statehood, Pedro Sanchez met with his Palestinian counterpart,...
Ukraine-Russia war – latest: Putin threatens to arm West’s enemies as he talks up Moscow’s nuclear...
The Independent via Yahoo News· 2 hours agoPutin said Russia will provide such weapons to countries or adversaries within striking distance of...
As the world marks 80th anniversary of D-Day landings, renewed war in Europe is on minds of many
San Francisco Chronicle· 1 hour agoAs young soldiers, they waded ashore in Normandy through gunfire to fight the Nazis. On Thursday, a...
WWII veteran who witnessed flag-raising at Iwo Jima dies on way to D-Day commemoration in France
The Independent US via AOL· 60 minutes agoA World War II US Navy veteran who witnessed the raising of the United States flag at Iwo Jima has...
A look back at D-Day: Why the World War II invasion remains important on its 80th anniversary
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 5 hours agoWith the bold invasion of Nazi-held Europe on June 6, 1944, the Allied forces began turning the tide...
Dozens of WWII Vets Flown to France to Mark D-Day's 80th Anniversary: 'Our Duty and Honor'
People via Yahoo News· 2 hours ago"For me, it's been a lifetime journey of honoring World War II veterans every year," one organizer...
D-Day Anniversary: World War II veteran dies on way to D-Day commemoration in France
WSB Radio· 25 minutes agoWHEC reported Robert Persichitti was sailing to France as part of a group sponsored by the National...
Reflections on war past and present permeate D-Day's 80th anniversary
WLRN Miami· 31 minutes agoFrenchman Jacquy Patrice is here with his wife Dorothé and some friends. “It’s very poignant for us...
WW2 veteran aged 102 dies on way to D-Day event
BBC via Yahoo News· 19 minutes agoA World War Two US Navy veteran travelling to France for an event marking the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings has died, a veteran organisation has confirmed. Robert ...