On 70th anniversary of D-Day, members of the Round Canopy Parachuting Team board historic plane at Cherbourg airport to re-create legendary mission
In Carentan, wartime songs ring out as veterans participate in some of the most colorful anniversary events
World leaders are due to attend ceremonies in Normandy Friday to mark the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings. Around 160,000 Allied troops crossed the English Channel on June 6, 1944 to Nazi-occupied France. It was the biggest ever invasion fleet, and it helped secure an Allied victory. As Henry Ridgwell reports from Normandy, this year’s anniversary is particularly poignant for the veterans.
Most veterans, now in their 90s, say this will be their final visit to the beaches and battlefields where so many of their comrades fell
In recent months, U.S. President Barack Obama has faced criticism that his approach to foreign policy has been too cautious, emboldening other adversaries such as Syria, China and Russia. The White House argues the projection of power involves more than military might. Henry Ridgwell reports on whether the United States still plays the role of the world’s policeman.
Obama faces criticism that his approach to foreign policy has been too cautious, emboldening countries such as Syria, China and Russia
A rogue army general in Libya has resumed airstrikes against Islamist militias in the east of the country. Western officials have voiced fears the violence could degenerate into civil war as rival factions fight for power, three years after the overthrow of Moammar Gadhafi. Henry Ridgwell reports for VOA from London.
Forces loyal to Gadhafi-era general Khalifa Hiftar have been fighting Islamist militants in the region for months
Teams of riot police surround camps housing immigrants who have fled war-torn countries and are trying to reach Britain. Henry Ridgwell has more from London.
Teams of riot police surround camps housing immigrants who have fled war-torn countries and are trying to reach Britain
Far-right, anti-EU parties have made strong gains following European elections over the weekend. The European Parliament in Brussels will now include hundreds of lawmakers whose aim is to break up the Union. As Henry Ridgwell reports from London, analysts say the results are in part a reaction against the austerity measures imposed in the wake of the European debt crisis.
In apparent reaction to austerity measures, new European Parliament to include hundreds of MPs keen on breaking up EU
The President of the European Council Herman van Rompuy visited Georgia Wednesday - the latest stop on a tour of former Soviet states which aim to sign Association Agreements with the European Union. As Henry Ridgwell reports from London, analysts say the agreements are likely to cause further friction between Moscow and the West.
President of European Council visits Georgia as part of a tour of former Soviet states to sign Association Agreements - a step analysts say could increase friction between Moscow and the West
The outcome of Sunday's Eurovision Song Contest is causing a backlash in Russia and escalating tensions with Europe, which were already high over the crisis in Ukraine. The annual song contest is watched by an estimated 180 million people across 45 countries. This year's winner, from Austria, is provoking strong reactions. Henry Ridgwell reports from London.
Conchita Wurst is a man dressed as a woman with long hair and a full beard
Governments failing to keep promises they made in 1984 UN Convention on Torture
Governments around the world are failing to keep the promises they made in the 1984 UN Convention on Torture, according to human rights group Amnesty International, which is launching a campaign titled 'Stop Torture'. In the 30 years since the agreement was signed, Amnesty says many countries are using torture systematically on a vast scale. Henry Ridgwell reports for VOA from London.
The violence between pro-Kyiv and pro-Russian groups in Odessa last week killed more than 40 people -- and sent shock waves across Ukraine and beyond. The city, founded by Catherine the Great in 1794, has long been a cosmopolitan port that has attracted tourists and traders from across the world. Henry Ridgwell reports for VOA.
Balmy Black Sea port is a melting pot, with diverse cultures and ethnic groups that have long coexisted, usually peacefully
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