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Normandy's locals greeted veterans commemorating D-Day's 79th anniversary. Emotion and gratefulness moved the veterans as they strolled through the sand of Utah beach.

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Nine African war veterans finally return to their home countries with the insurance to get their full pensions. Aged between 85 and 96 years old, the ex-soldiers who fought for France had to reside there at least half the year to receive their benefits - until this year.

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African veterans who fought for France can now stay in their home-countries and receive pension benefits. The unfair treatment of Africans who fought in French uniform is documented in Omar Sy's latest movie, Father and Soldier.

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US President Joe Biden paid tribute to Lawrence Brooks, describing him as "truly the best of America".

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Former US Senator and WWII veteran Bob Dole dies aged 98

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The president said a report claiming he called US soldiers killed in action "losers" and "suckers" was a "fake story".

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Captain Thomas Moore is raising money for frontline healthcare workers in the UK by walking 100 laps around his garden before his 100th Birthday. He has already smashed his target of a £1,000 and raised over €20 million.

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An installation in Manchester has been put on display to raise awareness about the difficulties many armed forces veterans face when their careers are ended by injury.

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"As soon as you land, you move": some Canadian veterans have shared their memories of the D-Day landing with Euronews on the 75th anniversary of that historical day.

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The National Memorial Day Parade was held in Washington Monday. It's the fifteenth year for the event and is said to be the nation's largest memorial day parade.

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Nearly 37 years ago, between April 2 - June 14, 1982, the Falklands War saw 649 Argentines and 255 British soldiers killed but now two blood-stained and battered helmets will bring a bit of peace.

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They served in the US army, then got in trouble with the law. Because they were foreign citizens, US veterans were deported to Mexico. Now they're asking for a chance to come home

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Macron brings wounded soldier into French dressing room

French president was animated during the game, but took time to console the losers and make one wounded soldier very happy.

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