Decades ago, a WWII veteran signed a contract to conduct a band on his 100th birthday. Last month, he fulfilled it.
Wheaton, Illinois — It’s been more than 80 years since retired U.S. Air Force Col. Arnald Gabriel of Arlington,…
Japan PM Ishiba expresses ‘remorse’ on World War II surrender anniversary
ADVERTISEMENT Japan marked the 80th anniversary of its World War II surrender Friday with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba…
Hiroshima atomic bomb survivor reflects on tragedy and new life in Australia
Michelle Kuramochi and her teenage daughter Marly got a first-hand account of a World War II event that…
Nagasaki commemorates 80th anniversary of atomic bomb drop as mayor urges against nuclear weapons
By Euronews with AP Published on 09/08/2025 – 12:37 GMT+2 ADVERTISEMENT A minute of silence was observed today in Nagasaki, precisely…
As Hiroshima marks 80 years since U.S. atomic bombing, survivor says “nuclear weapons and humanity cannot co-exist”
Looking out over the skyline of Hiroshima, 96-year-old Junji Sarashina points out places from his childhood. “That was…
Japan’s last World War II survivors are still fighting for recognition and an apology
With the might of the United States military moving towards the Japanese island of Okinawa, Kohsei Kyan’s mother…
Street in Italy named after Tassie farmer for kindness shown to Italian POW
In a small hilltop town above Italy’s Adriatic coast, where streets named after foreigners are almost nonexistent, one…