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5 days ago · May 6, 2024 4:00 am CET. By Sam Blewett. LONDON — Meet Veterans' Minister Johnny Mercer: decorated commando, outspoken defender of troops from “vexatious” prosecutions, and — just maybe — future jailbird. The combative ex-army captain is facing the prospect of court sanctions for refusing to name military informants who told him of ...
5 days ago · The Victoria Cross (VC) is the highest award for gallantry in the presence of the enemy, and is also the highest honour in the British Honours System. A miniature of the award is worn on the undress uniform to indicate the unique nature of the award. Corporal Bryan James Budd, The Parachute Regiment, December 2006 (killed in action) During July ...
2 days ago · On April 29, 1995, Flair wrestled Antonio Inoki in front of 190,000 spectators in Pyongyang, North Korea at the May Day Stadium in a losing effort under a joint show between New Japan Pro-Wrestling and World Championship Wrestling. The event was broadcast on August 4, 1995, on pay-per-view under the title of Collision in Korea.
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4 days ago · On Saturday November 20, 2010, protesters led by military families held a 10,000-strong demonstration march through London against the war in Afghanistan.. On the same day NATO announced that it had signed a deal with Afghan president Hamid Karzai to ensure NATO's long-term military presence in that country even after it formally ends combat operations, ostensibly in 2015, conditions ...
4 days ago · The commonwealth wants to see army whistleblower David McBride in jail for more than two years for his role in leaking secret defence documents on the Afghanistan war to the media, a court has ...
5 days ago · US war economy cause of poverty and hunger in Afghanistan. Photo taken on Dec 4, 2021 shows children in Kabul. [Photo/Xinhua] While Afghanistan experiences extreme cold and famine, the US continues to show willingness to release the $7 billion frozen Afghan funds. The US says the funds will be split between the Afghans and the 9/11 victims ...
5 days ago · Women & Girls. This section shines a light on Afghan women’s lives, showcasing their resilience, achievements, and challenges through news, stories, and events. We aim to amplify their voices and foster positive change by highlighting their experiences. To ensure our platform is rich and representative, we invite women activists and ...
