Jun 06 Watch 4:40 News Wrap: Huawei to develop 5G networks in Russia In our news wrap Thursday, a Russian mobile operator is teaming up with China’s Huawei to develop 5G networks in Russia. The deal was signed Thursday in Moscow, as Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Russian President Vladimir Putin, and comes… Continue watching
Jun 06 Watch 7:31 On the shores of Normandy, world leaders honor the living and the lost By Malcolm Brabant Seventy-five years ago, tens of thousands of American, European and Canadian soldiers waded ashore France’s foggy northern coast to achieve a pivotal victory against Nazi Germany. In honor of the milestone D-Day anniversary, President Trump and other leaders convened at… Continue watching
Jun 06 Much to disagree on as Trump, Macron meet on D-Day By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron enjoy putting on a show of exaggerated handshakes, warm kisses and taps on the back, but they disagree on key issues, including climate change, Iran and world trade. Continue reading
Jun 06 On D-Day 75, nations honor veterans, memory of fallen troops By Raf Casert, John Leicester, Associated Press With the silence of remembrance and respect, nations honored the memory of the fallen and the singular bravery of all Allied troops who sloshed through bloodied water to the landing beaches of Normandy, a tribute of thanks 75 years after… Continue reading
Jun 05 Watch 4:36 In Britain, Trump combines ceremony with controversy In Portsmouth, England, President Trump joined other world leaders to mark the anniversary of D-Day. Before he left London, Trump also sat down with British journalist Piers Morgan for a wide-ranging interview that touched on his failure to serve in… Continue watching
Jun 05 Watch 8:42 In Normandy, gratitude and grief ahead of D-Day’s 75th anniversary By Malcolm Brabant In 1944, thousands of Allied soldiers landed on five different beaches in Normandy. The operation set the stage for liberation of German-occupied France during World War II. For those who participated in the critical mission, the challenges they faced and… Continue watching
Jun 05 D-Day remembered in 75th anniversary ceremony By Gretchen Frazee The Friends of the National World War II Memorial is holding a ceremony and candlelight vigil to honor the nearly 9,000 Americans who died during the invasion of Nazi-occupied France. Continue reading
Jun 05 World leaders honor veterans on D-Day anniversary By Danica Kirka, John Leicester, Jill Lawless, Associated Press The Royal British Legion brought about 300 veterans, aged 91 to 101, to the ceremonies in Portsmouth, where many of the troops embarked for Normandy on June 5, 1944. Continue reading
Jun 05 WATCH: Trump reads from FDR’s prayer on D-Day anniversary By Jonathan Lemire, Kevin Freking, Associated Press Trump traveled to the southern coast of England to pay respects to American service members and allies who helped rescue Europe from Nazi Germany. Continue reading