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From cenotaphs to clock towers, war memorials are a popular feature in our towns and cities. But did you know many of them are decorated with a range of symbols that each has its own meaning?

The October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks on Israel resulted in widespread trauma, impacting not only the direct victims but also the broader population. Many experienced posttraumatic symptoms. This ...

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One of the Canadians killed in action early in the First World War inspired Lt.-Col. John McCrae – a Canadian doctor and ...

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P’nut the squirrel and Liz Cheney are two bizarre closing symbols of this election campaign. If we read the tea leaves, we can see how they represent what’s really at stake on Tuesday: freedom ...

"America is paying an economic and military price because of its support for the aggression on Gaza," a Houthi source told Newsweek.

Rosh Hashanah and the 10 following days served as a time of coming together for many Jewish people. For a moment, many could ...

Rachid Mekhloufi, a star of French football who became a symbol of the Algerian fight for independence, has died aged 88, ...