. The battlefields of Verdun in France provide a poignant tribute to the 800,000 casualties suffered here during the horrific war, which raged from 1914 to 1918. Verdun is in northeastern France, not far from the Champagne region, in a strategic location between Paris and the German border...
Obama in Denial on Russia Things are moving far too fast in Kiev, Moscow and Crimea to write about events there. But the past isn't going anywhere. Though you wouldn't know that from the way the Obama administration talks about it Ukraine: Beautiful Kiev has been Brutalized My beloved...
In addition, Abhisit said he would move to put controls on the news media, which many believe stoked the unrest, consider constitutional reform, appoint a commission to investigate the violence, and reinforce respect of the monarchy. Party Backed by Thaksin Shinawatra Sweeps 2011 Elections Border ...
But at the same time, this provocative series of events is drawing more international attention than previous inflammatory moments China and North Korea: A Tangled Partnership China's alliance with North Korea seems like a Cold War relic with little reason for persisting. However, Beijing's ...
Border Town: On Monday, May 8, 2023, a vehicle slammed into a group of people outside a bus stop near a shelter for the homeless and migrants in Texas, killing eight people and wounding five more. The authorities are currently looking into whether the incident was unintentional or planned ...
The Lemon Festival is even bigger this year, thanks to the Olympics. The Fête du Citron takes place in Menton, a city in the French Riviera, on the Italian border. Every year for about two weeks, the city residents go wild for lemons and oranges, decorating the surroundings in bright co...
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Border Surge of African immigrants arrive Mexico, seeking transit to U.S. for asylum Five Ghanaians found dead on Colombia-Panama border in route to U.S. More from “Africa” Agriculture Ecuador: Small Village Fights Large Palm Oil Firm Ecuador: Amendment in Law Gives Free Pass to ...
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Byline: OWEN HUGHESHUNDREDS of sailors and spectators will descend on Conwy for the annual River Festival.The event starts today with a week of races and family activities planned on the river and shoreside.Racing attracts boats from all over North Wales and across the border in England.The ...