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Britain says its final farewell to Queen Elizabeth II and ‘the end of an era’

LONDON — Britain bade its final farewell to Queen Elizabeth II on Monday, honoring its longest-reigning monarch with a state funeral that provided pomp in solemn circumstances, drew dignitaries from around the world and captivated a global television audience.

Los Angeles Times

Giorgia Meloni – the political provocateur set to become Italy's first far-right leader since Mussolini

In the autumn of 1922, Benito Mussolini, the ambitious and charismatic founder of the Fascist Party, became Italy’s youngest prime minister – seizing power in a march on Rome that ushered in a dark period of totalitarian rule.

The Conversation

Who is Italy’s leadership hopeful Giorgia Meloni?

After her party’s meteoric rise, Meloni could become the first far-right leader to guide the country since World War II.

Al Jazeera

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The Queen may have been above us by tradition but in reality she was alongside

Gordon Brown shares his thoughts on a remarkable sovereign whose life was dedicated to duty and service to her people.

Daily Record

Ken Burns makes the Holocaust personal

Ken Burns, Lynn Novick and Sarah Botstein show us how America's antisemitism delayed our entry into World War II

Salon

In world beset by turbulence, nations' leaders gather at UN

World leaders are gathering at the United Nations this week under the shadow of Europe’s first major conflict since World War II

The Independent UK

New book on Aussie coastwatchers highlights brave network's crucial wartime role

Although hidden, these men became and eyes and ears of the Pacific.

Newcastle Herald

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Queen's death is reminder of disappearing WWII generation

The long good-bye for Queen Elizabeth II is a reminder of a broader truth playing out with little fanfare across Britain: The nation is bidding farewell to the men and women who fought the country’s battles during World War II

The Independent UK

68 Kentucky veterans participating in Honor Flight to Washington D.C. Saturday

WEKU

Stories of UK's disappearing World War II generation

The death of Queen Elizabeth II is a reminder that Britain's World War II generation is disappearing

The Independent UK

Queen's death is reminder of disappearing WW II generation

The Independent UK

50 things about ‘M.A.S.H.’ as the TV series celebrates its 50th anniversary

On Sept. 17, 1972, the TV series “M.A.S.H.” premiered, and it’s not much of a stretch to assert that it changed the course of television.

The Orange County Register

Queen's reign saw British leave Mideast with a mixed legacy

The long reign of Queen Elizabeth II saw large swaths of the world cast off London's rule, but after her death, a handful of British-installed monarchies still endure in the Middle East

The Independent UK

How to invigorate multilateralism

Multilateralism, embodied in the United Nations (UN) as the world’s primary body for fostering international relations and international law among all countries, has been the mainstay of global history since the World War II.

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WEKU

Irene Papas, celebrated Greek actress from 'Zorba' to 'Iphegenia,' has died

Papas catapulted to international fame in such films as Zorba the Greek, Z and The Guns of Navarone. She also earned acclaim for her work in classical Greek plays. She died Wednesday at age 96.

ABC News

Merrigum's 'very useful dress' graced five wartime weddings

Rations and restrictions during World War II made it difficult for young lovers to tie the knot. But in one Australian country town, brides made do by sharing the centrepiece of their special days.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Imperial, Royal families forged long-lasting ties / Strong bonds helped to bring Japan, Britain closer together

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away at 96 on Thursday, had over the years formed a close friendship with members of Japan's Imperial family. Her friendship with the Emperor Emeritus, 88, in particular spanned nearly 70 years, during which they both dealt with the scars that British and Japanese…

Daily Mirror

The Queen learnt to change a car tyre and partied with strangers during World War 2

When World War II began back in 1939, a young Princess Elizabeth was just 13 years old and as she entered her teens during the war effort, she played her part by learning mechanics

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Newcastle Herald

'We will miss you Alf': Hunter WWII vet Alf Carpenter dies, aged 105

"Alf loved to tell his stories or recite a poem."

Nottingham Post

Vicky McClure joins forces with her grandad Ralph for touching ITV show

She says he's a legend in her eyes

Asharq Al-Awsat

Israeli President Gives Broad Speech to Germany’s Parliament

Israel’s president addressed Germany’s parliament on Tuesday about atrocities committed during the Third Reich, while at the same time praising the close and friendly relations that have emerged between the two countries since the end of the Holocaust. Six million European Jews were murdered by Germany’s Nazis and their henchmen…

The Independent UK

Japan protests to Russia over military exercises with China

Japan has protested to Russia over military exercises including China it is conducting on Russian-held islands claimed by Japan, and says it is seriously concerned about shooting drills by the two countries’ warships off Japan’s northern coast

Bangkok Post

Singapore ex-diplomat warns to not underestimate China on Taiwan

Singapore’s former top diplomat warned on Monday that a conflict in Taiwan would trigger a Chinese response akin to the US reaction to Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor that precipitated its entrance into World War II.

Zenger

Tributes Paid To Jewish Woman Who Lived In Same Building As Hitler

The centenarian's family lived on Prinzregentplatz in Munich–just doors away from the future Führer.

Chicago Sun-Times

This week in history: Nazis invade Poland

The Nazi invasion of Poland on Sept. 1, 1939 marked the beginning of World War II. Here’s how Chicagoans reacted to the news.

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