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France

France pays tribute to its elite armed assault units on Bastille Day in Paris

France paid tribute to its elite armed assault units as they took part in the annual military parade on Bastille Day for the first time. Many wore

14/07/2015

Russia

Russia's WWII Victory Day will not be shared by former Western allies

In Moscow, rehearsals by night have been leading up to Russia’s celebration of Victory in the Second World War. Western leaders will not see it this

30/04/2015

North Korea

'More powerful than a nuke': Kim Jong-un refreshed after 'climbing highest peak'

North Korean media claims leader Kim Jong-un has climbed Paektu Mountain, the secretive state's highest peak.

20/04/2015

Greece

Greece commemorates National Day

Thousands of Greeks braved rainy weather to line the streets of Athens for National Day commemorations. March 25 marks the start of Greece’s 1821

25/03/2015