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World marks 75 years since D-Day in solemn observances

Thursday, 6 June 2019, 09:52 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

The five beaches are silent at dawn but forever haunted. As the sun rose Thursday over the Normandy coastline where thousands of men bled and died 75 years ago, a fast-diminishing number of World...

'Thank you': Queen honours D-Day veterans at moving ceremony

Wednesday, 5 June 2019, 20:30 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Queen Elizabeth II and world leaders including U.S. President Donald Trump gathered Wednesday on the south coast of England to honor the troops who risked and sacrificed their lives 75 years ago on...

Britain plans 'unprecedented' D-Day event for queen, leaders

Wednesday, 5 June 2019, 08:49 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Queen Elizabeth II is set to join British Prime Minister Theresa May, other world leaders and World War II veteran on the southern coast of England on Wednesday to honor the Allied soldiers who risked...

Woman accuses top US cardinal of dismissing sex abuse case

Wednesday, 5 June 2019, 08:08 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

The cardinal leading the U.S. Catholic Church's response to the sex abuse crisis has been accused of mishandling a case alleging that his then-deputy manipulated a woman into a sexual relationship,...

Hotel investor says Trump evaded taxes in Panama

Tuesday, 4 June 2019, 07:55 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

The majority owner of a former Trump-branded hotel in Panama alleged in a court filing on Monday that the U.S. president's company misrepresented finances of the building to evade taxes in the...

Trump heads to Europe at a time of remembrance, turmoil

Monday, 3 June 2019, 07:56 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Like a bull who keeps returning to the china shop, President Donald Trump is headed back to Europe, where on previous visits he has strained historic friendships and insulted his hosts. This time, he...

Pope apologizes for history of discrimination against Roma

Sunday, 2 June 2019, 17:45 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Pope Francis apologized Sunday to the Roma ethnic minority for their history of discrimination in Europe and paid homage to Romanian Catholics persecuted during communist rule as he wrapped up his...

UN says migrant boat capsized off Libya's coast, 38 rescued

Sunday, 2 June 2019, 16:02 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

The U.N. migration agency says a boat carrying dozens of Europe-bound migrants has capsized off Libya's Mediterranean coast, as the search for survivors continues. The International Organization...

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