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Far-right Polish Independence Day march goes ahead despite court ban

Polish security forces have been mobilised across cities in preparation for rallies, in addition to the Belarusian border.

Poland

Polish independence march banned by court over far-right violence

The annual rally on November 11 has recently been overshadowed by violent clashes and anti-Semitism.

Ukraine

Ukraine 'has very significant international support' over Crimea

It comes as Ukraine marked 30 years since it decided to leave the Soviet Union.

World

Greece commemorates 200th anniversary of its war of Independence

Iconic landmarks in many countries across the world are being lit in white and blue to mark the occasion. The day’s also being seen as an opportunity to plan for Greece’s future.

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USA

Trump vows to 'defend' America's history in July 4th celebrations

The US celebrated Independence Day as coronavirus cases pass 2.8 million.

USA

Watch: Trump hails military in flashy Independence Day celebration

In a departure from the majority of his speeches, Trump steered clear of divisive political rhetoric and emphasized national unity.

Poland

Twitter jokester leaves Poland's Vice PM looking red-faced

A jokester on Twitter has left Poland’s Vice Prime Minister cringing after they fooled him into thinking LA traffic was honouring the country on Armistice Sunday.

Ukraine

Watch: Ukraine celebrates independence with 2,700 metre flag

Every 100 metres representing one year of independence from the Soviet Union.

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Watch: Ukraine celebrates Independence Day with military parade

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said: "There is nothing we desire more than peace. Nobody strives for peace more than we, the Ukrainians."

Israel

Israelis celebrate nation's 70th anniversary

President Reuven Rivlin, Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman attended a military ceremony

World News

Syria celebrates independence from France, days after Western military strikes

Syria celebrates its 72nd years of independence from France on Tuesday, four days after France, the US and the UK hit Syrian military targets in retaliation over a suspected chemical attack in Douma in which 40 people were killed.