World War One
Britain, France mark 100 years since bloodiest WWI battle
With a cannon blast and a piercing whistle, Britain and France on Friday marked 100 years since soldiers emerged from their trenches to begin one of the bloodiest battles of World War I at the River Somme.
11 German MPs threatened in 'genocide' row
Eleven German MPs of Turkish origin have been put under police protection after receiving death threats for supporting a move to describe the 1915 massacre of Armenians by Ottoman Turks as genocide.
The Real Winnie the Pooh
Winnie the Pooh is one of the best-known characters in children's literature, and the inspiration is in fact a female bear from Winnipeg in Canada.
THE FALL OF BERLIN WALL / A PERSONAL FOOTNOTE
A year ago today, the world celebrated the twenty-fifth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. A small part of that history is my personal history...
Japan security debate marred by scuffles in upper house
Scuffles break out in Japan's upper house ahead of a vote on a controversial move by the government to expand the role of the armed forces.
Queen portrait created from names of WW1 fallen
An artist creates a portrait of the Queen using name tapes bearing the names of servicemen killed in World War One.
Britain, France mark 100 years since bloodiest WWI battle
With a cannon blast and a piercing whistle, Britain and France on Friday marked 100 years since soldiers emerged from their trenches to begin one of the bloodiest battles of World War I at the River Somme.
11 German MPs threatened in 'genocide' row
Eleven German MPs of Turkish origin have been put under police protection after receiving death threats for supporting a move to describe the 1915 massacre of Armenians by Ottoman Turks as genocide.
The Real Winnie the Pooh
Winnie the Pooh is one of the best-known characters in children's literature, and the inspiration is in fact a female bear from Winnipeg in Canada.
A PERSONAL FOOTNOTE
A year ago today, the world celebrated the twenty-fifth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. A small part of that history is my personal history...
Japan security debate marred by scuffles in upper house
Scuffles break out in Japan's upper house ahead of a vote on a controversial move by the government to expand the role of the armed forces.
Queen portrait created from names of WW1 fallen
An artist creates a portrait of the Queen using name tapes bearing the names of servicemen killed in World War One.