The Latest Breaking News from World War II

Multilateralism, embodied in the United Nations (UN) as the world’s primary body for fostering international relations and international law among all countries, has been the mainstay of global history since the World War II.

Papas catapulted to international fame in such films as Zorba the Greek, Z and The Guns of Navarone. She also earned acclaim for her work in classical Greek plays. She died Wednesday at age 96.

Rations and restrictions during World War II made it difficult for young lovers to tie the knot. But in one Australian country town, brides made do by sharing the centrepiece of their special days.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away at 96 on Thursday, had over the years formed a close friendship with members of Japan's Imperial family. Her friendship with the Emperor Emeritus, 88, in particular spanned nearly 70 years, during which they both dealt with the scars that British and Japanese…

When World War II began back in 1939, a young Princess Elizabeth was just 13 years old and as she entered her teens during the war effort, she played her part by learning mechanics

"Alf loved to tell his stories or recite a poem."

She says he's a legend in her eyes

Israel’s president addressed Germany’s parliament on Tuesday about atrocities committed during the Third Reich, while at the same time praising the close and friendly relations that have emerged between the two countries since the end of the Holocaust. Six million European Jews were murdered by Germany’s Nazis and their henchmen…

Japan has protested to Russia over military exercises including China it is conducting on Russian-held islands claimed by Japan, and says it is seriously concerned about shooting drills by the two countries’ warships off Japan’s northern coast

Singapore’s former top diplomat warned on Monday that a conflict in Taiwan would trigger a Chinese response akin to the US reaction to Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor that precipitated its entrance into World War II.

The centenarian's family lived on Prinzregentplatz in Munich–just doors away from the future Führer.