Putin Visits Crimea On 9th Anniversary Of Regions Reunification With Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Crimea on Saturday on the ninth anniversary of the region's accession to Russia and visited newly opened historical and architectural sites on the peninsula, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.

Russia confronted with whole empire of diverse enemies, says Medvedev

History repeats itself and Russia is again confronted with an empire of diverse enemies 80 years after the victory in the Battle of Stalingrad, Russia’s Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said in an article, Year of Defending Fatherland, published in the National Defense magazine on Saturday.

Bidens to Commemorate 9/11 Anniversary at Pentagon, Pennsylvania

President Joe Biden will mark the 21st anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on Sunday by delivering remarks and laying a wreath at the Pentagon, the White House said Tuesday.

N.Korea's Kim says country ready to mobilize nuclear war deterrent - The Jerusalem Post

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country is ready to ready to mobilize its nuclear war deterrent and for any military clash with the United States, state media reported on Thursday, amid signs the North could conduct its first nuclear test since 2017.

Poland marks World War II-era massacre by Ukrainian nationalists

Poland’s leaders have marked the anniversary of a World War II-era Ukrainian massacre of Poles by stressing that only the full truth about the violence that Poland describes as a genocide can strengthen bilateral ties with its neighbour in the future.

Algerian parliament marks anniversary of 1961 Paris massacre

Rebuffing controversial statements by France’s president about the colonial period in Algeria, the nation's parliament Saturday said that on a single day in 1961, some 300 peaceful Algerians were massacred by the French police.

Japanese PM Yoshihide Suga sends offerings to war-linked Yasukuni Shrine

 

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China decries Japanese defense minister's visit to Yasukuni Shrine - China.org.cn

China's Ministry of National Defense on Friday expressed strong opposition to the Japanese defense minister's visit to the Yasukuni Shrine, and lodged solemn representations with the Japanese side.

Ethnologia: Japón guarda un minuto de silencio en memoria de las víctimas de Hiroshima

Ethnologia: Japón guarda un minuto de silencio en memoria de las víctimas de Hiroshima

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China, N Korea pledge cooperation ‘in face of foreign hostility’ | Al Jazeera

The leaders of North Korea and China have exchanged messages pledging to strengthen cooperation on the 60th anniversary of the signing of their Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance.

UN remembers the dead of WWII - China.org.cn

The Second World War had a profound impact on the international community, and established the conditions for the creation of the United Nations. This weekend marks the official remembrance of the tens of millions of civilians and soldiers who died during the conflict, UN News reported on Saturday.

Francia celebra el bicentenario de la muerte de NAPOLEÓN (I) | RTVE Noticias

 

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China, US celebrate 50th anniversary of Ping-Pong diplomacy - China.org.cn

Officials, scholars and former athletes celebrated the 50th anniversary of Ping-Pong diplomacy between China and the United States Saturday as they urged the two nations to pass on its spirit, manage differences and bolster exchanges.

Jordan king, prince appear for 1st time since rift - AA

Jordan’s King Abdullah II on Sunday appeared with former Crown Prince Hamzah bin Al-Hussein for the first time since a rift shook the kingdom last week.

Pour son premier anniversaire de présidence, ses opposants organisent "la Fête à Macron"

À l'initiative du député de la France insoumise (FI) François Ruffin, une manifestation pour faire "la Fête à Macron" est organisée ce samedi à Paris, à deux jours du premier anniversaire de l'élection d'Emmanuel Macron, relate Le Monde.

Des milliers d'Iraniens manifestent à Téhéran contre Trump et les Etats-Unis

Des milliers de personnes ont manifesté samedi à Téhéran aux cris de "Mort à l'Amérique" pour dénoncer la politique "anti-iranienne" du président Donald Trump, devant l'ex-ambassade américaine, à l'occasion de l'anniversaire de son occupation en 1979.

11-Septembre: Trump observe une minute de silence à la Maison Blanche

Le président américain Donald Trump a observé lundi une minute de silence depuis la Maison Blanche pour marquer le seizième anniversaire des attentats du 11 septembre 2001.

Japan's Abe sends ritual offering to notorious Yasukuni Shrine on anniversary of Japan's surrender

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe sent a monetary offering to the notorious war-linked Yasukuni Shrine Tuesday on the 72nd anniversary of Japan's surrender which brought an end to World War II.

President Xi Says China Loves Peace but Won't Compromise on Sovereignty

China loves peace but will never compromise on defending its sovereignty, President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday while marking 90 years since the founding of the People's Liberation Army.

EU calls on Turkey to "respect rule of law" one year after failed coup

The European Union (EU) on Friday reiterated its condemnation of the coup attempt in Turkey one year after the plot was routed, but called on Turkish government to "respect for human rights, fundamental freedoms and the rule of law" when bringing the individual perpetrators to justice.