Armistice

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China and Russia send officials to North Korea for Korean War commemorations

Both Russia and China are sending government delegations to North Korea this week for events marking the 70th anniversary of the armistice that halted fighting in the 1950-53 Korean War.

Wed, 26 Jul, 2023

First lady Jill Biden hosts Veterans Day breakfast

First lady Jill Biden has hosted a Veterans Day breakfast at the White House and announced new support for children who live with wounded service members and veterans.

Fri, 11 Nov, 2022

Poppycock: We already honour those who died in both wars

Each year as we approach November 11 Irish society is forced to endure divisive controversy concerning Armistice Day, poppy wearing, and the commemoration of the thousands of Irish who died serving with British forces during the Great War.

Wed, 11 Nov, 2020

World War I: What we've learned from the 'war to end all wars'

It would become known as the Great War, or the “war to end all wars”. Four years of bitter conflict from August 1914 to November 1918 which spread to involve more than 80% of the world, causing 37m casualties, military and civilian, and 16m deaths.

Fri, 09 Nov, 2018