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VE Day: See historic photos after World War II fighting ended in Europe
May 8 marks 80 years since the close of the European theater in World War II, when Nazi Germany surrendered to the Allies.
How Putin uses the USSR's victory in World War II to rally support for him and the war in Ukraine
Hardly any other country marks the end of World War II with the same fanfare and fervor as Russia, for which the victory over ...
80 years ago World War II in Europe was over. Celebrating V-E Day is now tinged with some dread
LONDON -- Even if the end of World War II in Europe spawned one of the most joyous days the continent ever lived, Thursday’s ...
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Victory in Europe Day: 7 important Allied victories against the Nazis
Known as Victory in Europe Day, May 8 marks the date that Germany surrendered to Western powers after Adolf Hitler and other ...
Ukraine, Russia trade air attacks ahead of World War II anniversary
A third night of drone attacks near Moscow has snarled airports as foreign leaders start arriving for Russia’s Victory Day ...
Russia to host leaders of China and Brazil for the 80th anniversary of its World War II victory
Vladimir Putin is set to host heads of states for festivities marking the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in ...
How did World War II end – and why do Europe and the US recognise different dates?
The war between the US and Japan had started with the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor in Hawaii on December 7, 1941. The ...