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US: Paratrooper Tangled in Field Goal Net at Armed Forces Bowl

A paratrooper became tangled in the field goal net and fell on Friday, January 2, while entering Amon G. Carter Stadium ahead of the Armed Forces Bowl in Fort Worth, but walked away without injuries and no one on the field was hurt.

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Anniversary of the Battle of Churubusco in Mexico City - Mexico

Members of military band attend a commemorative ceremony in Mexico City, Mexico, on Aug. 20, 2025. On the 178th anniversary of the Battle of Churubusco, a commemorative event was held in Mexico City on Wednesday to honor the heroes who defended the nation. On Aug. 20, 1847, Mexican forces fought to resist the advance of U.S. army at Churubusco during the Mexican-American War. Photo by Francisco Canedo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Anniversary of the Battle of Churubusco in Mexico City - Mexico

Members of Mexican army attend a commemorative ceremony in Mexico City, Mexico, on Aug. 20, 2025. On the 178th anniversary of the Battle of Churubusco, a commemorative event was held in Mexico City on Wednesday to honor the heroes who defended the nation. On Aug. 20, 1847, Mexican forces fought to resist the advance of U.S. army at Churubusco during the Mexican-American War. Photo by Li Mengxin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Anniversary of the Battle of Churubusco in Mexico City - Mexico

Photo taken on Aug. 20, 2025 shows the scene of the commemorative ceremony of the Battle of Churubusco in Mexico City, Mexico. On the 178th anniversary of the Battle of Churubusco, a commemorative event was held in Mexico City on Wednesday to honor the heroes who defended the nation. On Aug. 20, 1847, Mexican forces fought to resist the advance of U.S. army at Churubusco during the Mexican-American War. Photo by Li Mengxin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Anniversary of the Battle of Churubusco in Mexico City - Mexico

Soldiers attend a commemorative ceremony in Mexico City, Mexico, on Aug. 20, 2025. On the 178th anniversary of the Battle of Churubusco, a commemorative event was held in Mexico City on Wednesday to honor the heroes who defended the nation. On Aug. 20, 1847, Mexican forces fought to resist the advance of U.S. army at Churubusco during the Mexican-American War. Photo by Francisco Canedo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Anniversary of the Battle of Churubusco in Mexico City - Mexico

Photo taken on Aug. 20, 2025 shows the scene of the commemorative ceremony of the Battle of Churubusco in Mexico City, Mexico. On the 178th anniversary of the Battle of Churubusco, a commemorative event was held in Mexico City on Wednesday to honor the heroes who defended the nation. On Aug. 20, 1847, Mexican forces fought to resist the advance of U.S. army at Churubusco during the Mexican-American War. Photo by Li Mengxin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Anniversary of the Battle of Churubusco in Mexico City - Mexico

Photo taken on Aug. 20, 2025 shows the scene of the commemorative ceremony of the Battle of Churubusco in Mexico City, Mexico. On the 178th anniversary of the Battle of Churubusco, a commemorative event was held in Mexico City on Wednesday to honor the heroes who defended the nation. On Aug. 20, 1847, Mexican forces fought to resist the advance of U.S. army at Churubusco during the Mexican-American War. Photo by Li Mengxin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Anniversary of the Battle of Churubusco in Mexico City - Mexico

Members of Mexican army attend a commemorative ceremony in Mexico City, Mexico, on Aug. 20, 2025. On the 178th anniversary of the Battle of Churubusco, a commemorative event was held in Mexico City on Wednesday to honor the heroes who defended the nation. On Aug. 20, 1847, Mexican forces fought to resist the advance of U.S. army at Churubusco during the Mexican-American War. Photo by Li Mengxin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Anniversary of the Battle of Churubusco in Mexico City - Mexico

Cavalry soldiers attend a commemorative ceremony in Mexico City, Mexico, on Aug. 20, 2025. On the 178th anniversary of the Battle of Churubusco, a commemorative event was held in Mexico City on Wednesday to honor the heroes who defended the nation. On Aug. 20, 1847, Mexican forces fought to resist the advance of U.S. army at Churubusco during the Mexican-American War. Photo by Li Mengxin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Anniversary of the Battle of Churubusco in Mexico City - Mexico

People dressed in traditional Irish costume attend a commemorative ceremony in Mexico City, Mexico, on Aug. 20, 2025. On the 178th anniversary of the Battle of Churubusco, a commemorative event was held in Mexico City on Wednesday to honor the heroes who defended the nation. On Aug. 20, 1847, Mexican forces fought to resist the advance of U.S. army at Churubusco during the Mexican-American War. Photo by Francisco Canedo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Anniversary of the Battle of Churubusco in Mexico City - Mexico

A cavalry soldier attends a commemorative ceremony in Mexico City, Mexico, on Aug. 20, 2025. On the 178th anniversary of the Battle of Churubusco, a commemorative event was held in Mexico City on Wednesday to honor the heroes who defended the nation. On Aug. 20, 1847, Mexican forces fought to resist the advance of U.S. army at Churubusco during the Mexican-American War. Photo by Li Mengxin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Anniversary of the Battle of Churubusco in Mexico City - Mexico

Members of Mexican army attend a commemorative ceremony in Mexico City, Mexico, on Aug. 20, 2025. On the 178th anniversary of the Battle of Churubusco, a commemorative event was held in Mexico City on Wednesday to honor the heroes who defended the nation. On Aug. 20, 1847, Mexican forces fought to resist the advance of U.S. army at Churubusco during the Mexican-American War. Photo by Li Mengxin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Anniversary of the Battle of Churubusco in Mexico City - Mexico

A cavalry soldier attends a commemorative ceremony in Mexico City, Mexico, on Aug. 20, 2025. On the 178th anniversary of the Battle of Churubusco, a commemorative event was held in Mexico City on Wednesday to honor the heroes who defended the nation. On Aug. 20, 1847, Mexican forces fought to resist the advance of U.S. army at Churubusco during the Mexican-American War. Photo by Francisco Canedo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Anniversary of the Battle of Churubusco in Mexico City - Mexico

Members of military band attend a commemorative ceremony in Mexico City, Mexico, on Aug. 20, 2025. On the 178th anniversary of the Battle of Churubusco, a commemorative event was held in Mexico City on Wednesday to honor the heroes who defended the nation. On Aug. 20, 1847, Mexican forces fought to resist the advance of U.S. army at Churubusco during the Mexican-American War. Photo by Francisco Canedo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Aerial View of France

FRANCE - NORMANDY - MANCHE (50) - SAINTE MERE EGLISE: SITE 6: SAINTE MERE EGLISE. ON JUNE 5, 1944 AT 11 P.M., THE AMERICAN ALLIED FORCES PARACHUTED ABOVE SAINTE-MERE-EGLISE DURING OPERATION OVERLORD. 15,000 MEN WERE DROPPED ON THE VILLAGE AND ITS SURROUNDINGS, MAINLY FROM THE US 82ND AIRBORNE DIVISION, AS WELL AS NUMEROUS PARATROOPERS FROM THE 101ST AIRBORNE DIVISION DUE TO DROP ERRORS. THE GERMANS SHOOT AT THE PARATROOPERS WHO FALL TO THE GROUND. JOHN STEELE, ONE OF THEM, WAS HIT IN THE FOOT BY A BULLET, COULD NOT CONTROL HIS PARACHUTE AND FINALLY LANDED ON THE CHURCH TOWER AROUND 4:00 A.M. HE TRIED TO FREE HIMSELF FROM HIS PARACHUTE WHILE IN THE SQUARE, ALL AROUND THE CHURCH, THE BATTLE RAGED. HE THEN DECIDED TO PLAY DEAD IN ORDER TO AVOID SERVING AS A TARGET FOR THE ENEMY. AFTER MORE THAN TWO HOURS, A GERMAN SOLDIER CAME TO TAKE IT DOWN. STEELE WAS TREATED AND TAKEN PRISONER, ESCAPED THREE DAYS LATER, REJOINED ALLIED LINES AND WAS TRANSFERRED TO A HOSPITAL IN ENGLAND. SINCE THEN, A MANNEQUIN HAS HUNG ON TH

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Illustration - Aerial View of France

FRANCE - NORMANDY - MANCHE (50) - SAINTE MARIE DU MONT: SITE 7: UTAH BEACH - LA MADELEINE - TERMINAL NO. 00 OF THE VOIE DE LA LIBERTE. THE FREEDOM ROUTE IS A 1,142 KILOMETER ROUTE WHICH COMMEMORATES THE VICTORY OF THE ALLIES AND THE LIBERATION OF FRANCE, BELGIUM AND LUXEMBOURG DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR. IT IS MATERIALIZED BY A SERIES OF KILOMETER MARKERS ALONG THE ROAD NETWORK BETWEEN UTAH BEACH (AND SAINTE-MERE-EGLISE FOR TERMINAL 0) AND BASTOGNE IN THE BELGIAN PROVINCE OF LUXEMBOURG, MARKING THE ROUTE FOLLOWED BY THE 3RD AMERICAN ARMY COMMANDED BY GENERAL PATTON. ON JUNE 6, 1944, IN NORMANDY, AMERICAN FORCES LANDED ON UTAH BEACH, 2.5 KILOMETERS FURTHER SOUTH THAN PLANNED. THIS NAVIGATION ERROR WAS BENEFICIAL, IT PUT THE AMERICAN TROOPS OUT OF RANGE OF THE POWERFUL COASTAL BATTERIES OF CRISBECQ-SAINT-MARCOUF AND AZEVILLE. BRIGADIER GENERAL THEODORE ROOSEVELT, SECOND IN COMMAND OF THE 4TH US INFANTRY DIVISION, TOUCHED NORMANDY SOIL AT 6:40 A.M. WITH THE FIRST ASSAULT WAVE, MADE UP OF ELEMENTS OF THE 8TH INF

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Illustration - Aerial View of France

FRANCE - NORMANDY - MANCHE (50) - SAINTE MERE EGLISE: SITE 6: SAINTE MERE EGLISE. ON JUNE 5, 1944 AT 11 P.M., THE AMERICAN ALLIED FORCES PARACHUTED ABOVE SAINTE-MERE-EGLISE DURING OPERATION OVERLORD. 15,000 MEN WERE DROPPED ON THE VILLAGE AND ITS SURROUNDINGS, MAINLY FROM THE US 82ND AIRBORNE DIVISION, AS WELL AS NUMEROUS PARATROOPERS FROM THE 101ST AIRBORNE DIVISION DUE TO DROP ERRORS. THE GERMANS SHOOT AT THE PARATROOPERS WHO FALL TO THE GROUND. JOHN STEELE, ONE OF THEM, WAS HIT IN THE FOOT BY A BULLET, COULD NOT CONTROL HIS PARACHUTE AND FINALLY LANDED ON THE CHURCH TOWER AROUND 4:00 A.M. HE TRIED TO FREE HIMSELF FROM HIS PARACHUTE WHILE IN THE SQUARE, ALL AROUND THE CHURCH, THE BATTLE RAGED. HE THEN DECIDED TO PLAY DEAD IN ORDER TO AVOID SERVING AS A TARGET FOR THE ENEMY. AFTER MORE THAN TWO HOURS, A GERMAN SOLDIER CAME TO TAKE IT DOWN. STEELE WAS TREATED AND TAKEN PRISONER, ESCAPED THREE DAYS LATER, REJOINED ALLIED LINES AND WAS TRANSFERRED TO A HOSPITAL IN ENGLAND. SINCE THEN, A MANNEQUIN HAS HUNG ON TH

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US: Henderson Fire in San Diego County Forces Evacuation Warnings

The Henderson Fire broke out in the Pala area, San Diego County, Friday evening, May 30, forcing evacuation orders and warnings in the surrounding areas.

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Israeli-American Hostage Edan Alexander Released by Hamas - Israel

Released hostage Edan Alexander (Rear) arrives at a reception facility in southern Israel, on May 12, 2025. Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander arrived in Israel on Monday evening after being released from Gaza, where he was held in Hamas captivity for 19 months, Israel's Defense Ministry said in a statement. Photo by Israel Defense Forces/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli-American Hostage Edan Alexander Released by Hamas - Israel

Released hostage Edan Alexander (C) arrives at a reception facility in southern Israel, on May 12, 2025. Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander arrived in Israel on Monday evening after being released from Gaza, where he was held in Hamas captivity for 19 months, Israel's Defense Ministry said in a statement. Photo by Israel Defense Forces/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli-American Hostage Edan Alexander Released by Hamas - Israel

Released hostage Edan Alexander (C) arrives at a reception facility in southern Israel, on May 12, 2025. Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander arrived in Israel on Monday evening after being released from Gaza, where he was held in Hamas captivity for 19 months, Israel's Defense Ministry said in a statement. Photo by Israel Defense Forces/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli-American Hostage Edan Alexander Released by Hamas - Israel

Released hostage Edan Alexander (C) arrives at a reception facility in southern Israel, on May 12, 2025. Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander arrived in Israel on Monday evening after being released from Gaza, where he was held in Hamas captivity for 19 months, Israel's Defense Ministry said in a statement. Photo by Israel Defense Forces/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest against the ongoing Israeli assaults during funeral - West Bank

People attend the funeral of Palestinian-American Omar Mohammad Rabea in Turmus Ayya, near the West Bank city of Ramallah, on April 7, 2025. In the occupied West Bank, Palestinian officials said a 14-year-old Palestinian-American, Omar Mohammad Rabea, was fatally shot on Sunday during clashes between Israeli forces and Palestinians in Turmus Ayya. Photo by Ayman Nobani/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest against the ongoing Israeli assaults during funeral - West Bank

People attend the funeral of Palestinian-American Omar Mohammad Rabea in Turmus Ayya, near the West Bank city of Ramallah, on April 7, 2025. In the occupied West Bank, Palestinian officials said a 14-year-old Palestinian-American, Omar Mohammad Rabea, was fatally shot on Sunday during clashes between Israeli forces and Palestinians in Turmus Ayya. Photo by Ayman Nobani/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest against the ongoing Israeli assaults during funeral - West Bank

People attend the funeral of Palestinian-American Omar Mohammad Rabea in Turmus Ayya, near the West Bank city of Ramallah, on April 7, 2025. In the occupied West Bank, Palestinian officials said a 14-year-old Palestinian-American, Omar Mohammad Rabea, was fatally shot on Sunday during clashes between Israeli forces and Palestinians in Turmus Ayya. Photo by Ayman Nobani/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Serviceman of 57th Separate Motorized Brigade maintains American MK-19 grenade launcher

Soldier of the 2nd Rifle Battalion of the 57th Separate Mechanized Infantry Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Ivan maintains an American MK-19 automatic grenade launcher, Kharkiv region, Ukraine, on March 13, 2025 (Photo by Oleksandr Klymenko/Ukrinform)

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Serviceman of 57th Separate Motorized Brigade maintains American MK-19 grenade launcher

Soldier of the 2nd Rifle Battalion of the 57th Separate Mechanized Infantry Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Ivan maintains an American MK-19 automatic grenade launcher, Kharkiv region, Ukraine, on March 13, 2025 (Photo by Oleksandr Klymenko/Ukrinform)

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Serviceman of 57th Separate Motorized Brigade maintains American MK-19 grenade launcher

Soldier of the 2nd Rifle Battalion of the 57th Separate Motorized Infantry Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Ivan carries an American MK-19 automatic grenade launcher on his shoulder, Kharkiv region, Ukraine, on March 13, 2025 (Photo by Oleksandr Klymenko/Ukrinform)

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Serviceman of 57th Separate Motorized Brigade maintains American MK-19 grenade launcher

Soldier of the 2nd Rifle Battalion of the 57th Separate Motorized Infantry Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Ivan carries an American MK-19 automatic grenade launcher on his shoulder, Kharkiv region, Ukraine, on March 13, 2025 (Photo by Oleksandr Klymenko/Ukrinform)

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Serviceman of 57th Separate Motorized Brigade maintains American MK-19 grenade launcher

Soldier of the 2nd Rifle Battalion of the 57th Separate Mechanized Infantry Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Ivan maintains an American MK-19 automatic grenade launcher, Kharkiv region, Ukraine, on March 13, 2025 (Photo by Oleksandr Klymenko/Ukrinform)

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Serviceman of 57th Separate Motorized Brigade maintains American MK-19 grenade launcher

Soldier of the 2nd Rifle Battalion of the 57th Separate Mechanized Infantry Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Ivan maintains an American MK-19 automatic grenade launcher, Kharkiv region, Ukraine, on March 13, 2025 (Photo by Oleksandr Klymenko/Ukrinform)

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Serviceman of 57th Separate Motorized Brigade maintains American MK-19 grenade launcher

Soldier of the 2nd Rifle Battalion of the 57th Separate Mechanized Infantry Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Ivan maintains an American MK-19 automatic grenade launcher, Kharkiv region, Ukraine, on March 13, 2025 (Photo by Oleksandr Klymenko/Ukrinform)

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Serviceman of 57th Separate Motorized Brigade maintains American MK-19 grenade launcher

Soldier of the 2nd Rifle Battalion of the 57th Separate Motorized Infantry Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Ivan holds an American MK-19 automatic grenade launcher, Kharkiv region, Ukraine, on March 13, 2025 (Photo by Oleksandr Klymenko/Ukrinform)

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Serviceman of 57th Separate Motorized Brigade maintains American MK-19 grenade launcher

Soldier of the 2nd Rifle Battalion of the 57th Separate Mechanized Infantry Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Ivan maintains an American MK-19 automatic grenade launcher, Kharkiv region, Ukraine, on March 13, 2025 (Photo by Oleksandr Klymenko/Ukrinform)

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Serviceman of 57th Separate Motorized Brigade maintains American MK-19 grenade launcher

Soldier of the 2nd Rifle Battalion of the 57th Separate Mechanized Infantry Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Ivan maintains an American MK-19 automatic grenade launcher, Kharkiv region, Ukraine, on March 13, 2025 (Photo by Oleksandr Klymenko/Ukrinform)

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Protest at airport against Ortagus' statements - Lebanon

Lebanese security forces take security measures as Hezbollah supporters carrying flags gather in front of Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport to protest against US President Donald Trump's Deputy Special Envoy for the Middle East Morgan Ortagus' statements against Hezbollah after his meeting with President Joseph Aoun at the Baabda Palace in Beirut, Lebanon on February 7, 2025. Army vehicles were parked along the road and made attempts to control the crowd, as they chanted and burnt American and Israeli flags. Photo by Anagha Subhash Nair/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest at airport against Ortagus' statements - Lebanon

Lebanese security forces take security measures as Hezbollah supporters carrying flags gather in front of Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport to protest against US President Donald Trump's Deputy Special Envoy for the Middle East Morgan Ortagus' statements against Hezbollah after his meeting with President Joseph Aoun at the Baabda Palace in Beirut, Lebanon on February 7, 2025. Army vehicles were parked along the road and made attempts to control the crowd, as they chanted and burnt American and Israeli flags. Photo by Anagha Subhash Nair/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest at airport against Ortagus' statements - Lebanon

Lebanese security forces take security measures as Hezbollah supporters carrying flags gather in front of Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport to protest against US President Donald Trump's Deputy Special Envoy for the Middle East Morgan Ortagus' statements against Hezbollah after his meeting with President Joseph Aoun at the Baabda Palace in Beirut, Lebanon on February 7, 2025. Army vehicles were parked along the road and made attempts to control the crowd, as they chanted and burnt American and Israeli flags. Photo by Anagha Subhash Nair/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest at airport against Ortagus' statements - Lebanon

Lebanese security forces take security measures as Hezbollah supporters carrying flags gather in front of Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport to protest against US President Donald Trump's Deputy Special Envoy for the Middle East Morgan Ortagus' statements against Hezbollah after his meeting with President Joseph Aoun at the Baabda Palace in Beirut, Lebanon on February 7, 2025. Army vehicles were parked along the road and made attempts to control the crowd, as they chanted and burnt American and Israeli flags. Photo by Anagha Subhash Nair/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest at airport against Ortagus' statements - Lebanon

Lebanese security forces take security measures as Hezbollah supporters carrying flags gather in front of Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport to protest against US President Donald Trump's Deputy Special Envoy for the Middle East Morgan Ortagus' statements against Hezbollah after his meeting with President Joseph Aoun at the Baabda Palace in Beirut, Lebanon on February 7, 2025. Army vehicles were parked along the road and made attempts to control the crowd, as they chanted and burnt American and Israeli flags. Photo by Anagha Subhash Nair/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest at airport against Ortagus' statements - Lebanon

Lebanese security forces take security measures as Hezbollah supporters carrying flags gather in front of Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport to protest against US President Donald Trump's Deputy Special Envoy for the Middle East Morgan Ortagus' statements against Hezbollah after his meeting with President Joseph Aoun at the Baabda Palace in Beirut, Lebanon on February 7, 2025. Army vehicles were parked along the road and made attempts to control the crowd, as they chanted and burnt American and Israeli flags. Photo by Anagha Subhash Nair/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest at airport against Ortagus' statements - Lebanon

Lebanese security forces take security measures as Hezbollah supporters carrying flags gather in front of Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport to protest against US President Donald Trump's Deputy Special Envoy for the Middle East Morgan Ortagus' statements against Hezbollah after his meeting with President Joseph Aoun at the Baabda Palace in Beirut, Lebanon on February 7, 2025. Army vehicles were parked along the road and made attempts to control the crowd, as they chanted and burnt American and Israeli flags. Photo by Anagha Subhash Nair/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest at airport against Ortagus' statements - Lebanon

A man steps on an American flag after attempting to set it on fire in Beirut, Lebanon, on February 7, 2025. Lebanese security forces take security measures as Hezbollah supporters carrying flags gather in front of Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport to protest against US President Donald Trump's Deputy Special Envoy for the Middle East Morgan Ortagus' statements against Hezbollah after he met with President Joseph Aoun at the Baabda Palace. Photo by Anagha Subhash Nair/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron presides the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar

French President Emmanuel Macron presides over the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar. The last stage of the Alsace campaign between November 1944 and February 1945, the liberation of the Colmar pocket was particularly long and hard fought, due in particular to extreme weather conditions and German defenses. The fighting led by the 1st Army commanded by General de Lattre de Tassigny and General Milburn's 21st American Army Corps would eventually lead to victory. On February 2, 1945, French armored vehicles entered the town. The liberation of Colmar was an emblematic victory for Allied efforts in Europe, illustrating the fraternity of arms between French, American and French Interior Forces units. Mentioned in the Order of the Army, the town of Colmar was awarded the Croix de Guerre with Palm on June 30, 1948, for its patriotism and constant resistance during the occupation. Colmar, Northeastern France, on February 2, 2025. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron presides the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar

French President Emmanuel Macron presides over the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar. The last stage of the Alsace campaign between November 1944 and February 1945, the liberation of the Colmar pocket was particularly long and hard fought, due in particular to extreme weather conditions and German defenses. The fighting led by the 1st Army commanded by General de Lattre de Tassigny and General Milburn's 21st American Army Corps would eventually lead to victory. On February 2, 1945, French armored vehicles entered the town. The liberation of Colmar was an emblematic victory for Allied efforts in Europe, illustrating the fraternity of arms between French, American and French Interior Forces units. Mentioned in the Order of the Army, the town of Colmar was awarded the Croix de Guerre with Palm on June 30, 1948, for its patriotism and constant resistance during the occupation. Colmar, Northeastern France, on February 2, 2025. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron presides the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar

French President Emmanuel Macron presides over the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar. The last stage of the Alsace campaign between November 1944 and February 1945, the liberation of the Colmar pocket was particularly long and hard fought, due in particular to extreme weather conditions and German defenses. The fighting led by the 1st Army commanded by General de Lattre de Tassigny and General Milburn's 21st American Army Corps would eventually lead to victory. On February 2, 1945, French armored vehicles entered the town. The liberation of Colmar was an emblematic victory for Allied efforts in Europe, illustrating the fraternity of arms between French, American and French Interior Forces units. Mentioned in the Order of the Army, the town of Colmar was awarded the Croix de Guerre with Palm on June 30, 1948, for its patriotism and constant resistance during the occupation. Colmar, Northeastern France, on February 2, 2025. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron presides the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar

French President Emmanuel Macron presides over the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar. The last stage of the Alsace campaign between November 1944 and February 1945, the liberation of the Colmar pocket was particularly long and hard fought, due in particular to extreme weather conditions and German defenses. The fighting led by the 1st Army commanded by General de Lattre de Tassigny and General Milburn's 21st American Army Corps would eventually lead to victory. On February 2, 1945, French armored vehicles entered the town. The liberation of Colmar was an emblematic victory for Allied efforts in Europe, illustrating the fraternity of arms between French, American and French Interior Forces units. Mentioned in the Order of the Army, the town of Colmar was awarded the Croix de Guerre with Palm on June 30, 1948, for its patriotism and constant resistance during the occupation. Colmar, Northeastern France, on February 2, 2025. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron presides the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar

French President Emmanuel Macron presides over the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar. The last stage of the Alsace campaign between November 1944 and February 1945, the liberation of the Colmar pocket was particularly long and hard fought, due in particular to extreme weather conditions and German defenses. The fighting led by the 1st Army commanded by General de Lattre de Tassigny and General Milburn's 21st American Army Corps would eventually lead to victory. On February 2, 1945, French armored vehicles entered the town. The liberation of Colmar was an emblematic victory for Allied efforts in Europe, illustrating the fraternity of arms between French, American and French Interior Forces units. Mentioned in the Order of the Army, the town of Colmar was awarded the Croix de Guerre with Palm on June 30, 1948, for its patriotism and constant resistance during the occupation. Colmar, Northeastern France, on February 2, 2025. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron presides the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar

French President Emmanuel Macron presides over the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar. The last stage of the Alsace campaign between November 1944 and February 1945, the liberation of the Colmar pocket was particularly long and hard fought, due in particular to extreme weather conditions and German defenses. The fighting led by the 1st Army commanded by General de Lattre de Tassigny and General Milburn's 21st American Army Corps would eventually lead to victory. On February 2, 1945, French armored vehicles entered the town. The liberation of Colmar was an emblematic victory for Allied efforts in Europe, illustrating the fraternity of arms between French, American and French Interior Forces units. Mentioned in the Order of the Army, the town of Colmar was awarded the Croix de Guerre with Palm on June 30, 1948, for its patriotism and constant resistance during the occupation. Colmar, Northeastern France, on February 2, 2025. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron presides the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar

French President Emmanuel Macron presides over the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Colmar. The last stage of the Alsace campaign between November 1944 and February 1945, the liberation of the Colmar pocket was particularly long and hard fought, due in particular to extreme weather conditions and German defenses. The fighting led by the 1st Army commanded by General de Lattre de Tassigny and General Milburn's 21st American Army Corps would eventually lead to victory. On February 2, 1945, French armored vehicles entered the town. The liberation of Colmar was an emblematic victory for Allied efforts in Europe, illustrating the fraternity of arms between French, American and French Interior Forces units. Mentioned in the Order of the Army, the town of Colmar was awarded the Croix de Guerre with Palm on June 30, 1948, for its patriotism and constant resistance during the occupation. Colmar, Northeastern France, on February 2, 2025. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM