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The Danube River’s water is dropping so low that World War II ships are emerging
37+ min ago (271+ words) They are a curious distraction from the summer heat crisis. The Danube’s record low water levels also have forced power plants to the brink of shutting down, and governments across Central and Eastern Europe are taking steps to conserve electricity....
Nagasaki to permanently preserve records of peace declaration draft committee | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News
2+ hour, 33+ min ago (253+ words) NHK has learned that the atomic-bombed Japanese city of Nagasaki will permanently keep the meeting minutes of a committee that drafts an annual peace declaration to ensure that the city's experiences can be passed on. The city holds a peace…...
Watch: Poland's longest river almost dries up amid severe drought | Metro Video
12+ hour, 38+ min ago (37+ words) Watch: Poland's longest river almost dries up amid severe drought Metro.co.uk Video: Poland's longest river almost dries up amid severe drought The Vistula River, seen running through Warsaw, has fallen to its lowest level since measurements began....
Hiroshima Launches Peace Loop 653 Tour Using Historic A-Bombed Tram
5+ hour, 31+ min ago (319+ words) Hiroshima Electric Railway operates the historic 1942 tram No. 653 for the Peace Loop 653 tour, connecting visitors with the city's recovery. Hiroshima Electric Railway has launched the Peace Loop 653 heritage transit campaign, operating its historic 1942-built streetcar to provide passenger tours through…...
Soldier killed in action laid to rest at Georgia National Cemetery
4+ hour, 41+ min ago (245+ words) CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ga. — On Friday at the Georgia National Cemetery in Cherokee County, Taps was played to honor a member of our military. A memorial service was held under Committal Service Shelter 1 for one of the state’s favorite sons, First…...
Reach Museum hosts Nagasaki commemoration ceremony
3+ hour, 38+ min ago (277+ words) The Reach Museum and Manhattan Project National Historical Park will host a series of events this weekend to commemorate the 81st anniversary of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki. The observance highlights a significant connection between the Tri-Cities and one of the…...
Danube Drought Uncovers Roman Altar and Inscribed Tablets??? Along With a Wartime Bomb Scare
4+ hour, 7+ min ago (768+ words) Record-low Danube water levels near Dunaújváros have uncovered a Roman altar to Jupiter and inscribed limestone tablets, plus a suspected wartime grenade, near the ancient fort of Intercisa. An unusually dry summer has pulled the Danube back from its banks…...
Phoenix VA Honors Veteran With Centenarian Award And Coin | VA Phoenix Health Care | Veterans Affairs
7+ hour, 20+ min ago (360+ words) VA.gov Home | Veterans Affairs Phoenix VA Honors Veteran with Centenarian Award and Coin By Dexter Marquez, Visual Information Specialist The Phoenix VA Health Care System honored Homer Beatty, a U.S. Korean War Army Veteran and Tribal Leader at the Hon-Dah…...
Remains of Korean War Pfc. Joseph Chancery arrive in Pensacola after missing for 75 years
12+ hour, 41+ min ago (529+ words) PENSACOLA, Fla. -- After being missing for 75 years, the remains of Private First Class Joseph Chancery are finally home. The 20-year-old from Atmore was killed in action during the Korean War. Thursday was a touching ceremony as his remains arrived in…...
Ukraine and Poland complete exhumations in two former villages in Volyn
12+ hour, 38+ min ago (322+ words) Poland's Institute of National Remembrance has announced the completion of work to exhume victims of the Volyn tragedy in two former villages in Volyn. As reported by the Polish institute, the work took place in the villages of Ostrivky and…...