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France politics
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17 hours ago

Stymied French politicians turn to sins of the past DW 06/07/2025

France's National Assembly withdrew the controversial retirement age increase, reflecting political divisions but yielding no legal changes.
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

An NYPD detective dubbed the Italian Sherlock Holmes' is honored in Brooklyn a century after his death | amNewYork

Detective Joseph Pucciano dedicated his life to combating organized crime in 1920s New York, ultimately succumbing to tuberculosis and being interred in an unmarked grave.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

State Assembly holds events marking Chinese-American work on the Transcontinental Railroad

The upcoming celebration on May 10 will honor the significant contributions of Chinese-American railroad workers, culminating with a resolution recognizing their achievements on May 14.
Brooklyn
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Germany news
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1 month ago

How Black Germans fight for recognition of Nazi-era crimes DW 05/07/2025

The Nazi regime lasted only 12 years but had a profound impact on marginalized communities, highlighting the need for historical recognition.
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Social justice
fromSocial Media Explorer
3 months ago

Honoring Jewish American WWII Soldiers: A Legacy of Bravery and Sacrifice - Social Media Explorer

Jewish American soldiers played a vital but often overlooked role in World War II, demonstrating bravery and resilience amidst adversity.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

Forgotten no more: The Black South Africans who died in WWI Africa

The memorial aims to rectify a historical oversight, ensuring that the names of 1,772 Black non-combatants who died in World War I are finally honored and recognized.
Miscellaneous
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6 months ago

London Overground's renamed Mildmay line honours LGBT history

The renaming of the Overground line to the Mildmay Line honors the important role that Mildmay Mission Hospital played during the HIV/AIDS crisis in the 1980s. It serves as both a tribute to those affected by the crisis and a celebration of the hospital's ongoing commitment to the LGBTQ+ community.
London
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