World War 2

Dr Yitzhak Arad was the resistance fighter, historian and administrator who survived the Holocaust, fought the Nazi occupation of his home country and went on to take part in the founding of modern-day Israel. Arad, who has died aged 94, led Yad Vashem – the World Holocaust Remembrance Centre –…

“As you get into July 1, Canada Day, and July 4, Independence Day, then those target dates are real pressure points for wanting to be normalized,” Easter, who co-chairs the Canada–U.S. Inter-Parliamentary Group, said in an interview. “The heat’s on, and I think we absolutely must have a plan.” The…

Authorities have given the green light for the demolition of a colonial-era building in Jordan, prompting concern among heritage groups who say the block has immense historical value and should be earmarked for preservation. Leslie Chan, a district councilor who serves the area, posted a letter on Facebook last week…

WAYNE, Alta. — Built during the First World War, it survived the Great Depression, the Second World War and the closure of coal mines in the 1950s. Now the historic Last Chance Saloon in the ghost town of Wayne in southern Alberta is up for sale. WAYNE, Alta. — Built…

Some say the U.S. could not win the Second World War today; it lacks the national will. It has descended into tribalism and factionalism. Author of the article: Andrew Cohen A health-care worker from the El Paso Fire Department administers the Moderna vaccine at a vaccination centre in El Paso,…

The death of a man in the Solomon Islands has prompted a call for the US and others to clean up some of the dangerous weapons they left behind during the Second World War. Raziv Hilly, 29, was the third person killed on the islands recently as a result of…

“What he did in the war really mattered to him. He becomes emotional and is at times unable to finish a story" Author of the article: Nick Lees  •  Edmonton Journal Ray Lewis, now 96, in the uniform he wore after joining the Canadian army aged 17 to fight in…

2/2 © Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Russia’s President Vladimir Putin waves as he leaves after the Victory Day Parade in Red Square in Moscow, Russia June 24, 2020. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov 2/2MOSCOW (Reuters) – President Vladimir Putin is expected to review Russia’s traditional World War Two victory parade on Sunday, a patriotic…

Author of the article: Lance Hornby Toronto Maple Leafs Auston Matthews, centre, celebrates scoring his 40th goal with Toronto Maple Leafs Joe Thornton (97) during the third period against the Montreal Canadiens at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, May 6, 2021. Photo by Nick Turchiaro /USA TODAY Sports Here’s something the…

Express. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. PRINCESS ALICE, Prince Philip's mother, was remembered by an artist in the wake of the Duke of Edinburgh's death. PUBLISHED: 05:09, Mon, Apr 26, 2021 | UPDATED: 07:38, Mon, Apr 26, 2021 Link copied Princess Alice given ‘highest honour’ by Israel reveals…