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VJ Day: Japan marks 75 years since end of WWII
Japan's surrender on 15 August 1945, also known as VJ Day, marked the end of World War Two. from BBC News - World…
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Trump visits brother in New York hospital
"He's having a tough time," the president said, though the younger sibling's condition is unclear. …
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'If you croak we don't care': Brutality in Belarus
The BBC hears shocking accounts of police brutality as the Belarus president defies mass protests. from BBC News - Wo…
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VJ Day: A WW2 hero and a reckoning with Japan's past
Hiroo Onoda had sworn never to surrender. He believed the rest of his countrymen would do the same. from BBC News - W…
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Netanyahu focus of Israeli protests against 'the king'
The prime minister's home becomes the focal point of the biggest demonstrations for years. from BBC News - World …
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How a BBC show helped shape Africa
The BBC Focus on Africa programme has played a dramatic role in covering the continent over the last 60 years. from B…
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The fiery Indian student who ran a secret radio station for independence
Usha Mehta was 22 when she started broadcasting during India's freedom movement. from BBC News - World https://if…
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VJ Day: The forgotten African soldiers of the Burma Campaign
Ghanaian veteran Joseph Hammond, 95, reflects on the horrors of the Burma Campaign. from BBC News - World https://ift…
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Coronavirus: Why Egypt has faced criticism over antibody tests
Egypt has faced criticism for testing frontline healthcare workers for coronavirus using antibody tests. from BBC New…
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TikTok: New-found fame for ‘No Fizzy Drink Guy’
An Australian man documenting his addiction to soft drinks goes viral. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g3WEqY