Rumor of World War II air ace’s trick flying through bridge does not fly right with some
FeaturedWIB airWIB history April 28, 2021 0
The rumor that World War II flying ace Richard I. Bong once flew his P-38 through the Aerial Lift Bridge is very familiar to Briana Fiandt, curator of collections at the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center.
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US diplomats being pulled out of Kabul as security deteriorates in Afghanistan
FeaturedWIB politics April 27, 2021 0
The US State Department has ordered the withdrawal of diplomats from its embassy in Kabul in light of the deteriorating security situation there.
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US forces in Afghanistan begin drawdown efforts ahead of Saturday’s official start
FeaturedWIB politics April 27, 2021 0
The commander of American forces in Afghanistan said some “local actions” related to the drawdown have already begun, though the U.S. withdrawal from the country is not set to begin formally until Saturday.
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John Kerry reportedly informed Iran’s foreign minister of Israeli operations
FeaturedWIB politics April 27, 2021 0
John Kerry reportedly informed Iran’s foreign minister of over two-hundred Israeli operations in Syria, according to leaked audio obtained by the New York Times.
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The wreckage of an Indonesian submarine that sank in the waters off Bali this week was located on Sunday, leading the country’s military chief to confirm the death of all 53 personnel on board.
Read more The sailors aboard a missing Indonesian Navy submarine KRI Nanggala-402 have enough oxygen to last until Saturday, the Navy chief of staff Adm. Yudo Margono said on Thursday, while its Indonesian Military commander said the vessel was in good condition and battle-ready.
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Korea throws out lawsuit by “comfort women” who were forced into prostitution by the Japanese in WWII
FeaturedWIB historyWIB politics April 22, 2021 0
A South Korean court’s decision Wednesday that contradicted a previous “comfort women” ruling may be seen as a win for Japan, but Tokyo is not celebrating the verdict as it does not expect tensions between the two neighboring countries to ease anytime soon.
Read more An Indonesian military submarine with 53 on board went missing during an exercise off the resort island of Bali on Wednesday, a naval spokesperson said.
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CENTCOM general warns fighting terrorism will become difficult once US troops leave Afghanistan
FeaturedWIB politics April 21, 2021 0
The top general for U.S. Central Command told House lawmakers on Tuesday that it will be difficult to battle terrorism in Afghanistan without U.S. troops in the country.
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Chad’s president of 30 years dies in rebel fighting after winning re-election
FeaturedWIB politics April 20, 2021 0
Idriss Deby Into, who had just won re-election as president of Chad, is dead after fighting with rebel forces, military spokesperson Azem Bermandoa Agouna said on Tuesday.
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