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World War II bomb explodes in Munich dropped by Allied forces
A bomb dropped during the war was detonated by accident during construction work.
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Russia dismisses concerns of imminent Ukraine invasion as 'absolute lies'
The US has suggested a buildup of Russian troops on the border points to invasion.
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Confronting 'our role as perpetrators': Austria unveils Holocaust memorial
"We looked away for too long, until we became aware of our role as perpetrators."
'The human side of war': Untold stories of New Zealanders' experiences in World War II subject of new book
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Defender of Crete: Only soldier to be awarded two Victoria Crosses
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UK anxious at reports of Russian troops on Ukraine border
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US watchdog finds no negligence in drone strike that killed 10 civilians
The Pentagon initially insisted that those targeted in the strike were terrorists.
Ethiopia tried to limit rare UN report on Tigray war abuses
The conflict has been marked by gang rapes, deliberate starvation and thousands of deaths.
NZ journalist returns to Afghanistan: 'It's just life and death on so many levels'
Millions cope without desperately needed international aid.
'Very concerning' test of hypersonic weapon - top US military officer
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Touching story of love and loss wins international photo awards
Heartbreaking image of father and son wins international photo awards.
Taliban honour suicide bombers in bid to rewrite history
New York Times: The Taliban have sought to professionalise the role of suicide bombers.
'Fake news': Trump's rant a day after Powell's death
Trump attacked Powell's record on Iraq and called him a 'Republican in name only'.
Sudanese refugees: Jumping on to trucks to get to Britain
Two young Sudanese refugees who escaped war in their country share their journeys.
Iraqis do not forgive Colin Powell
For many Iraqis, Powell is remembered for making the case for war against their country.
Outrage after US teachers told to offer books with 'opposing' Holocaust views
"How do you oppose the Holocaust?" one teacher asked.
Afghanistan rescue mission gets 11 NZ citizens, residents and family out
Mfat said 11 Kiwi citizens got out of Kabul last night with help of the Qatar government.
Taiwan is becoming a flashpoint for China and the US – how does NZ respond?
Navigating a middle path between China and the US is becoming increasingly complex.
US and China enter dangerous territory over Taiwan
New York Times: The balance of power around Taiwan is fundamentally shifting.
Record number of Chinese nuclear bombers jet through Taiwan airspace
Taiwan's 23 million people live under the constant threat of invasion by China.
How Nazi war criminals lived 'mundane and untroubled lives' in the UK
Holocaust perpetrators lived untroubled lives, but film director hasn't forgotten them.
Gen. Mark Milley asked why he didn't resign over Afghanistan failures
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley is grilled by Republican Senators during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on the conclusion of military operations in Afghanistan. Video / AP
US military boss calls Afghan war a 'strategic failure'
He delivered a blunt assessment of a war that cost 2461 American lives.
'The world must wake up': UN chief outlines crisis that needs fixing
Guterres speaks of hope in face of 'cascade of crises'.
'Hotel Rwanda' hero sentenced to 25 years on terror charges
Paul Rusesabagina was credited with saving ethnic Tutsis during Rwanda's 1994 genocide.
'Is that grandpop?': Mystery of Kiwi WWII prisoner of war photo solved
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US admits drone strike in Kabul only killed civilians
The Pentagon earlier said the strike had targeted an ISIS militant.
North Korea warns of 'destruction' of ties with the South over missile tests
Relations on the peninsula are strained after both countries tested ballistic missiles.