Ku Klux Klan non-violent? Oct 24, 2009
During the hour-long show, Griffin claimed Britain's World War Two prime minister Winston Churchill would have been a BNP member had he been alive today and described homosexuality as "creepy". Asked if he had ever denied the Holocaust, he said simply: "I do not have a conviction for Holocaust denial", before declining to explain why he had denied the Holocaust, saying this was forbidden under European law. (iAfrica.com)
Right to airtime? Oct 23, 2009
Far-right parties existed in Poland before World War Two. Given this history and the fact that Hitler made Poles unwilling witnesses to the Holocaust by building many of the death camps on Polish soil, the far right remains controversial, but also a phenomenally well discussed topic here. (BBC News -- Europe)
Japan's exports slip as strong yen weighs Oct 22, 2009
Japan's exports had been recovering for several months after a precipitous fall earlier this year, helping the Japanese economy return to growth in April-June after its deepest recession since World War Two. Resurgent demand in Asia and emerging economies has led the recovery in Japan's exports so far. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Karadzic says will not appear in court on Oct 26 Oct 22, 2009
The break-up of Yugoslavia in the 1990s saw some of the worst atrocities in Europe since World War Two as Serbs, Croats and Muslims fought for territory. More than 100,000 people were killed in warfare and through policies such as "ethnic cleansing". (AlertNet)
U.S. must live within its means: Geithner Oct 19, 2009
At 10 percent of gross domestic product, it was the biggest U.S. fiscal shortfall since World War Two. Rescuing the economy and some of the country's biggest banks from the worst recession since the Great Depression took a toll on U.S. finances, and the White House has forecast deficits of more than 1 trillion through fiscal 2011. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Sagging US consumer mood tempers output optimism Oct 17, 2009
The deficit was $US162 billion less than the White House had forecast in August, but still amounted to nearly 11 per cent of real US economic output, the most for any budget shortfall since World War Two. In other data released on Friday, net overall capital inflows into the United States rebounded to $US10. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Safety Preparation for Hiking the K... Oct 17, 2009
If the are addressed and managed, the Kokoda Trail with World War Two history, a wild environment and full physical challenge can be a safe and rewarding trek. Environment of the Kokoda Track. (Suite101.com)
U.S. Budget Gap Hits Record $1.4 Trillion Oct 17, 2009
The tally was $162 billion smaller than the White House had forecast in August, but it still amounted to 10 percent of total U.S. economic output, the most for any budget shortfall since World War Two. President Barack Obama has pledged to rein in high budget deficits by addressing long-term challenges like health care and energy costs in a fiscally responsible way. (ABC News -- Business)
INTERVIEW - Japan-US ties more important with China rise - minister Oct 15, 2009
Despite its concerns over China's military rise, Japan wants to improve its own ties with Beijing, which have grown warmer in recent years, though ill feeling remains over Tokyo's military aggression before and during World War Two. Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama often speaks of his ambitions to secure stability by creating an East Asian community inspired by the European Union, although he admits that differing levels of development within the region make this a long-term aim. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Moving PT boat a monumental task Oct 15, 2009
A team of 30 volunteers is about to restore it to like-new condition for display in the National World War Two Museum. Video: Watch the Story. (WWLTV.com, LA)
IOC says Hiroshima, Nagasaki plan not workable Oct 14, 2009
"The Olympic Charter clearly states only one city can host the Olympics. It does not allow two cities to co-host the games. At the moment, the answer is no,'' Gilbert Felli, executive director for the Olympic Games, told Kyodo News agency on Tuesday. On Sunday, a week after Tokyo failed in its bid to host the 2016 Olympics, Hiroshima mayor Tadatoshi Akiba and Nagasaki mayor Tomihisa Taue said the two cities, site of atomic bombings at the end of World War Two, wanted to set up a joint committee... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Berlusconi denies absurd corruption charges Oct 9, 2009
Analysts say the verdict is bound to weaken Berlusconi and make tough economic policy decisions less likely as the third largest economy in the euro zone struggles to recover from its deepest recession since World War Two. One sign of how precarious Berlusconi's support could become was a warning from Gianfranco Fini, lower house speaker and the second most important center-right leader, that the premier must "respect the Constitutional Court and the head of state.". (MSNBC -- International)
Berlusconi vows to stay,tension worries analysts Oct 8, 2009
Analysts have said the verdict was bound to weaken Berlusconi and make tough economic policy decisions less likely as the third largest economy in the euro zone struggles to recover from its deepest recession since World War Two. DANGEROUS TENSIONS, NERVES OF STEEL. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
ECB Set to Hold Rates, Caution on Economy Oct 8, 2009
The 16-country bloc is likely to have exited the worst recession since World War Two in the third quarter of the year but all 82 economists in a Reuters poll said they see no move in interest rates for the fifth month running, with most expecting them to stay unchanged until late next year. The meeting, now underway in Venice, Italy, is the second of the two rate meetings held annually outside the ECB's Frankfurt base, and marks the first anniversary of coordinated rate cuts by major central... (ABC News -- Business)
German Arctic Weather Stations Duri... Oct 7, 2009
During World War Two the Germans needed accurate weather reports to counter the allies' air raids. They set up manned and automatic weather stations in the Arctic. (Suite101.com)
Thats not actually Hitlers skull Sep 30, 2009
I always like reading about World War Two. Now I am confused. (Harper's Magazine)
Philip J. Faustini, Sr. Sep 30, 2009
Mr. Faustini was a welder at the Charlestown Navy Yard during World War Two. After that, He worked for the N.Y., New Haven and Hartford Railroad for 35 years. (Weymouth News, MA)
Babi Yar hotel decision condemned Sep 25, 2009
Jewish groups have condemned a decision by the city of Kiev to allow a hotel to be built at the site of a Nazi massacre during World War Two, reports say. Local authorities have approved plans to build dozens of hotels for the 2012 European Football Championship. (BBC News -- Europe)
Germany wants U.N. walkout if Amadinejad denies Holocaust Sep 23, 2009
Denying the Holocaust, carried out by the Nazis in World War Two, is a crime in Germany. Last week German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier condemned Ahmadinejad's latest denial and called him a disgrace to his country. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
4 Indian IT Firms Hire Paramilitary for Protection Sep 23, 2009
The Mumbai police, armed with World War Two era rifles, were caught flat-footed by the gunmen who came armed with automatic weapons and high-tech communications equipment and targeted hotels popular with foreigners in India's financial capital. So it's probably no surprise that firms have little confidence in entrusting their security to the local police, who are seen as ill-equipped, poorly trained and corrupt. (Datamation)
The Most Overrated Films of All Tim... Sep 21, 2009
The problem with telling the story as an allegory about the rise and effects of fascism in Italy leading up to World War Two is that it places symbolism at the forefront, sacrificing things like character and plot for poetic meaning. Each scene is therefore contained within itself and doesn t contribute to the building of a coherent plot. (Suite101.com)
Bright start for Japan's new PM as economy improves Sep 17, 2009
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's new prime minister got some good news on his first full day in office on Thursday as the central bank said the struggling economy was showing signs of recovery from its worst recession since World War Two. Japan's new Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama arrives at the premier's official residence in Tokyo September 17, 2009. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Kunstler on the end of the recession Sep 16, 2009
But something terrible has happened to our national character since the triumphal glow of World War Two wore off. I just hope that the Palinites and the myrmidons of Glen Beck don't destroy what's left of this country in a WWF-style "revolution." In the best societies, such idiots are marginalized by a kinder and sturdier consensus about justice. (Harper's Magazine)
New Japan PM pushes big change in govt, growth model Sep 16, 2009
He must also try to ensure that a nascent recovery from Japan's worst recession since World War Two stays on track despite an already huge public debt. Managing ties with close ally the United States while charting a more independent course will also be a priority. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
New Japan PM faces hurdles on economy, U.S. ties Sep 16, 2009
On his return, Hatoyama faces the urgent task of drafting a budget for the fiscal year from next April 1 and finding ways to plug holes in this year's budget caused by sliding tax revenues as Japan struggles out of its worst recession since World War Two. The new government must balance the need to nurture a recovery and fund its consumer-friendly spending programmes with concerns about a public debt heading towards 200 percent of GDP.. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
FACTBOX - Policy challenges facing Japan's new government Sep 16, 2009
Japan has crawled out of its longest recession since World War Two but economists say it could lose momentum later this year, with deflation and job cuts weighing on the world's second-largest economy ... Ties between Japan and China have improved recently after years of friction over Japan's military aggression in Asia before and during World War Two, but territorial and maritime disputes still simmer along with mutual mistrust over military ambitions. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Treatment of Alan Turing was “appalling” - PM Sep 11, 2009
And just last week, we marked the 70 years which have passed since the British government declared its willingness to take up arms against Fascism and declared the outbreak of World War Two ... It is no exaggeration to say that, without his outstanding contribution, the history of World War Two could well have been very different. (10 Downing Street)
Merkel rejects criticism of Afghan air strike Sep 9, 2009
The strike was the most deadly operation involving German troops since World War Two and has also catapulted the subject of Afghanistan into the election campaign. Merkel insisted that Afghanistan must show it was willing to take on more responsibility for security. (AlertNet)
GERMAN TROOPS Sep 8, 2009
Reuters AlertNet - Merkel to give Afghan speech as outcry mounts. Tue, 8 Sep 07:51:33 GMT. (AlertNet)
Different Types of Recreational Scu... Sep 6, 2009
In the South Pacific there are a large number of sunken wrecks from World War Two. One of the most famous is the wreck of the President Coolidge, a sunken ocean liner in the harbour at Santo in Vanuatu. (Suite101.com)
USAID to Sponsor U.S.-Africa Business Summit Sep 5, 2009
"USAID continues to be a valued partner for CCA, having supported the past three U.S.-Africa Business Summits, said Stephen Hayes, president and CEO of CCA. Particularly in agribusiness, USAID spearheads initiatives crucially needed to grow Africa s agricultural sector. The agribusiness track will give insight into investment opportunities in Africa s agricultural industry, including the plenary session Improving African Agricultural Value-Chains. The track will also comprise of several key... (allAfrica.com)
The Inglourious Basterds in Histori... Sep 3, 2009
The commando unit in the movie Inglourious Basterds actually has some basis in fact with actual operations in World War Two ... While the United States military did tragically segregate African American (92nd and 93rd Infantry Divisions) and Japanese American (442nd RCT) soldiers in combat units, there is no record of an all-Jewish American unit in World War Two ... While this was far from common practice among US troops in World War Two, there was at least one small unit that actually did. (Suite101.com)
U.S. paying less attention to Poland: Polish FM Sep 3, 2009
WARSAW, Sept. 2 (Xinhua) -- The absence of the U.S. leadership at Tuesday's World War Two anniversary ceremony in Gdansk of Poland was "a lesson in realism" for Poland, Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said on Wednesday ... On the eve of Tuesday's World War Two anniversary ceremony in Gdansk, the White House informed Poland that the U.S. delegation to the event would be headed by James Jones, a retired general and head of the U.S. National Security Council. (Xinhuanet, China)
Russia and Poland trade insults on WW2 anniversary... Sep 2, 2009
Russia and Poland trade insults on 70th anniversary of World War Two - Telegraph ... Russia and Poland trade insults on 70th anniversary of World War Two. (The Drudge Report)
Poland marks WWII European war anniversary Sep 2, 2009
WARSAW, Sept. 1 (Xinhua) -- Leaders and officials from across Europe and the United States gathered in Gdansk of northern Poland on Tuesday to mark the 70th anniversary of the outbreak of the European war in World War Two ... Soldiers stand guard by the monument of World War Two at Westerplatte, outside of Gdansk September 1, 2009. (Xinhuanet, China)
Leaders and officials from across Europe and the United States gathered in Gdansk of northern Poland on Tuesday to mark the 70th anniversary of the outbreak of the European war in World War Two.• Polish, Russian PMs discuss history, bilateral ties Sep 2, 2009
Tuesday marks the 70th anniversary of Germany's Sept. 1, 1939 invasion of Poland which started off the European wars of World War Two. Putin, among other world leaders, came to attend the World War Two commemorations held in Gdansk of Poland. (Xinhuanet, China)
Eufaula vet to be king in foreign country Sep 1, 2009
The town of Korvaska will honor World War Two veterans like Bevan for liberating the country from the Nazis. Elzo Bevan will be made 'King for a Day,' primarily because he is the last surviving member of his bomb squadron. (WSJA.com, AL)
The Wintour of our discontent Sep 1, 2009
A British entrepreneur has claimed recently that the Great British Spirit - epitomised by that dashing flying hero Biggles, and Londoners' courage under fire during the Blitz in World War Two - is under threat from the country's increasingly stifling bureaucracy. Posted at 5:20 PM. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Great walks and views within an hour of KLs city centre Aug 31, 2009
Some said the town is haunted by its inhabitants who were massacred by the Imperial Japanese Army in World War Two. And judging by its obscure location, it is not surprising why this legend lives on. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Japan Democrats take power, fiscal challenges loom Aug 31, 2009
Investors welcomed the end to a political deadlock that has stymied policies as Japan struggled with its worst recession since World War Two ... The Democratic Party victory ended the "iron triangle" -- a three-way partnership between the LDP, big business and bureaucrats that turned Japan into an economic juggernaut from the ashes of the country's ruin in World War Two. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Japan votes in election, opposition tipped to win Aug 30, 2009
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese voted in an election on Sunday that looked set to oust the long-ruling conservative party and give the untested opposition the job of nurturing a recovery from the country's worst recession since World War Two. A voter casts a vote for the lower house election at a polling station in Tokyo August 30, 2009. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Raghu Krishnan: The future is masked Aug 30, 2009
One wonders how the late P G Wodehouse, who looked at the funny side of everything including internment by the Germans during World War Two, would have reacted to the sight of people going around in masks to pre-empt the possibility of contracting H1N1, the formulaic name for the swine-flu virus. The only mask Wodehouses characters wore was a metaphorical one as and when they suffered from a broken heart which, in true British stiff upper-lip style, they concealed while remembering the lines... (India Times)
48 hours in Torbay, Britain Aug 29, 2009
A painted frieze in the library serves as a reminder of its requisition by U.S. admiralty during World War Two. Finish up a tour of the garden and grounds with a light lunch or tea in the cafe. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Candidates woo voters on eve of Japan election Aug 29, 2009
He accused the decade-old Democrats of being weak on security and said the ruling party deserved credit for steering the economy back to growth in the second quarter after Japan's longest recession since World War Two. "I beg you to give power to the LDP so we can complete the recovery," Aso told 500 mainly LDP supporters at a train station. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Q+A-Is Sudan's Darfur no longer at war? Aug 29, 2009
A level of inertia has set in on all sides of the conflict which has now dragged on without resolution for longer than World War Two. In many areas, Sudan's government and rebel groups have simply reached a stalemate. (AlertNet)
Japan deflation, jobless hit record Aug 28, 2009
Japan's economy returned to growth in the second quarter, pulling out of its longest recession since World War Two, but analysts warn of a rocky road ahead as the nascent recovery was based on short-term stimulus efforts around the world. Read business stories in. (India Times)
Kennedy death puts family dynasty in doubt Aug 26, 2009
The eldest brother, Joseph Jr., was killed in World War Two. Options are limited for another Kennedy to inherit the Senate seat held by the family for nearly five decades. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
U.S. Housing, Confidence Data Point to Recovery Aug 26, 2009
The developments helped buffer the blow of projections for the U.S. budget deficit to reach its highest level in 2009, relative to the total economy, since World War Two. "The recession appears to be over, with consumer attitudes lagging behind broad economic developments," said Steven Wood, chief economist at Insight Economics in Danville, California. (ABC News -- Wire)
Kennedy political dynasty marked by tragedy Aug 26, 2009
1944: Joseph Kennedy Jr., the oldest of the nine Kennedy children, died at age 29 in a plane crash over the English Channel during World War Two while flying a mission. 1948: Kathleen Kennedy Cavendish, the fourth of the Kennedy children, was killed in a plane crash in France at age 28. (India Times, India)
Teddy Kennedy (77) dies Aug 26, 2009
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US Senator Edward Kennedy, 77, dies Aug 26, 2009
Known as "Teddy," he was the brother of President John Kennedy, assassinated in 1963, Senator Robert Kennedy, fatally shot while campaigning for the 1968 Democratic presidential nomination, and Joe Kennedy, a pilot killed in World War Two. When he first took the Senate seat previously held by John Kennedy in 1962, he was seen as something of a political lightweight who owed his ascent to his famous name. (India Times, India)
US Senator Ted Kennedy dead: family Aug 26, 2009
" The "liberal lion" of the Senate was the youngest of the Kennedy brothers. President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in 1963. Senator Robert Kennedy was shot dead as he campaigned for the 1968 Democratic presidential nomination. Joe Kennedy, a pilot, died in World War Two. Kennedy was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2008 and he collapsed during lunch at President Barack Obama's inauguration in January. The death this August of his sister Eunice Shriver, founder of the Special Olympics,... (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Wooden Bullets Used in Peace and Wa... Aug 23, 2009
Wooden bullets often did see live service at the tail end of World War Two. With ammunition being in short supply and experienced quartermaster's being hard pressed to deliver, wooden bullets were found among both the Nazi German and Japanese forces. (Suite101.com)
Japan opposition wary of polls showing a landslide Aug 23, 2009
1 trillion yen ($470 billion) in the current fiscal year, boosted by Tokyo's stimulus spending, which has helped the economy return to growth after the longest and deepest recession since World War Two. "If we were to increase debt any more, the country wouldn't hold out. We must make efforts to reduce it," Hatoyama said. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Richardson Promotes New GI Bill In Las Cruces Aug 21, 2009
It is the most sweeping change for our veterans today since our fathers came back from world war two, said John Garcia, secretary of the New Mexico Department of Veterans Services. However, by looking at the numbers of those who utilized the old GI Bill, there seems to be a problem, officials said. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Envoys sent by North Korea's Kim arrive in South Aug 21, 2009
Kim Jong-il had earlier sent a message of condolence to the former president's family, praising his efforts to reunite the two Koreas, divided since the end of World War Two and still technically at war after their 1950-53 civil conflict ended in a truce, not a treaty. But the North's media has kept up its heated rhetoric by slamming Lee and threatening to unleash nuclear weapons if joint U.S. and South Korean military drills that started this week infringe on its territory. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Book reveals Nazi camp brothels horror Aug 18, 2009
The brothels form the subject of "Das KZ Bordell" (The Concentration Camp Brothel) by Robert Sommer, a book that has been hailed as the first comprehensive account of a little-known chapter of Nazi oppression in World War Two ... "In the collective memory and written history of World War Two, the camp brothels were for a long time taboo," the 35-year-old Berliner told Reuters. (MSNBC -- International)
Pete Jacobs and His Wartime Radio Review, Francesca Gagnon, 'The Voice of Alegria' and the Music of Cirque du Soleil to Headline 'Flights and Sounds of Summer' this Weekend Aug 18, 2009
On Friday August 21st, take a time-machine back to a World War Two U.S.O. Show and boogie woogie to the music of Pete Jacobs and his Wartime Radio Review. His 16 piece big band plays the hits of the thirties and forties along with late-breaking news stories from the war years. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Oil Falls to 2-Week Low as Economic Gloom Returns Aug 17, 2009
While economy growth returned to Japan in the second quarter, ending its longest recession since World War Two, analysts warned of a rocky road ahead as the nascent recovery in the world's third-largest energy consumer was based on short-term stimulus efforts around the world. 1. (ABC News -- Business)
Japan Pulls out of Recession, but Outlook Shaky Aug 17, 2009
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's economy returned to growth in the second quarter, pulling out of its longest recession since World War Two, but analysts warned of a rocky road ahead as the nascent recovery was based on short-term stimulus efforts around the world. The growth was mostly in line with forecasts and added to evidence that Japan was clawing back after being the hardest hit among the major economies due to its reliance on exports. (ABC News -- Business)
Chinese, Russian WWII veterans pay respect to martyr's tombs Aug 17, 2009
Chinese, Russian World War Two veterans pay respect to martyr's tombs_English_Xinhua. Chinese, Russian World War Two veterans pay respect to martyr's tombs ... BEIJING, Aug. 17 -- Representatives of Russian and Chinese World War Two veterans visited the martyr's tomb Friday in Heihe, northeast China's Heilongjiang province, recalling the passed heroic soldiers and memorizing the 64th anniversary of victory in the War of Resistance against Japan. (Xinhuanet, China)
Germany, France Exit Recession Early Aug 13, 2009
3 percent in the second quarter, bringing an end to the country's deepest recession since World War Two and boosting hopes of recovery in the broader euro zone. French GDP also grew by 0. (ABC News -- Business)
David Mamet to write Anne Frank film Aug 13, 2009
Anne Frank died at age 15 in a German concentration camp during World War Two. Her story became internationally known with the publication of her journal, which described her familys attempt to hide from the Nazis in Amsterdam. (MSNBC -- News)
India not to reopen key WWII road Aug 12, 2009
India has abandoned plans to reopen a World War Two road that could connect its remote north-eastern states to China's Yunnan province through Burma ... The road, built at the cost of $137m in 1944, handled up to 65,000 tonnes of cargo during World War Two. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Inglorious Basterds Set for Release Aug 10, 2009
World War Two is to get the Tarantino treatment in his latest film entitled Inglorious Basterds. Set in Nazi-occupied France during the Second World War, Inglorious Basterds is a comic take on the classic War Film, taking on aspects of the classic greats such as Kelly s Heroes and The Dirty Dozen. (Suite101.com)
