Tag: World War 2
No DNA match on unknown sailor
The identity of HMAS Sydney's unknown sailor remains a mystery after negative DNA tests. [MORE]
No HMAS Sydney cover-up, inquiry hears
An inquiry into the sinking of HMAS Sydney has been told there is no basis to claims of government conspiracy to cover up what really happened to the warship. [MORE]
DNA hopes to solve unknown sailor mystery
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Testing at a DNA lab may unlock the mystery of the unknown sailor from HMAS Sydney.[MORE]
France turns over stolen Matisse
A Matisse painting looted by Nazis during WWII has been turned over to a UK charity.[MORE]
Undercover sting books man over stolen Hitler memorabilia
US police have recovered a stolen bookmark once reportedly given to Adolf Hitler by his mistress Eva Braun and arrested a man in a sting operation, authorities said on Wednesday.[MORE]
RSL wants underground power to protect memorial figs
The RSL has renewed calls for underground powerlines in the Pleystowe area, to preserve memorial figs along Mackay-Eungella Road.[MORE]
Polish WWII leader laid to rest for third time
Poland's World War II leader has been laid to rest for the third time after being exhumed for an autopsy amid rumours that his 1943 air-crash death was the result of Soviet foul play.[MORE]
Italy seeks German ex-soldier over 'Captain Corelli' massacre: report
Italian military prosecutors are seeking to try a former German soldier in connection with a massacre of Italian troops on the island made famous in the novel and film Captain Corelli's Mandolin, a report said.[MORE]
Poland exhumes WWII PM to solve death riddle
Polish authorities have exhumed the body of the country's World War II prime minister in an attempt to solve the mystery of how he died.[MORE]
Graduate receives PhD, 65 years later
An 88-year-old man who has been living in the United States since World War II has returned to Berlin to receive a university degree which was denied to him 65 years ago. [MORE]
Germany drops Australian Holocaust denial case
Legal action to extradite a South Australian man wanted in Germany for publishing anti-semitic views has been dropped.[MORE]
Calls for Kokoda track code of conduct
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's special envoy on the Kokoda track is calling on tour operators to introduce a code of conduct to preserve the historic World War II path and lessen the impact on locals living alongside it.[MORE]
HMAS Sydney service 'emotionally charged'
The Governor General is greeting relatives of the crew of HMAS Sydney after they attended a service at sea yesterday.[MORE]
Kokoda redevelopment a boost to PNG: PM-envoy
The Prime Minister's special envoy to Papua New Guinea says the terrain surrounding the Kokoda Track could provide a healthy income for PNG if global forest carbon trading is introduced.[MORE]
Ashes scattered at HMAS Sydney wreckage site
The ashes of six ex-servicemen have been scattered over the sea above the wreckage of HMAS Sydney.[MORE]
HMAS Sydney's unknown sailor laid to rest
The remains of an unknown sailor from HMAS Sydney have been laid to rest at the Geraldton War Cemetery in WA.[MORE]
Wreaths laid in memory of HMAS Sydney
A wreath-laying ceremony has been held at the Cenotaph in Martin Place to commemorate the 67th anniversary of the sinking of HMAS Sydney. [MORE]
Cenotaph service for HMAS Sydney
About 50 people have braved wet and windy conditions to attend a memorial service in Hobart for HMAS Sydney.[MORE]
Rudd praises sacrifice of HMAS Sydney crew
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has attended a memorial service in Canberra for the victims of HMAS Sydney.[MORE]
Anniversary to offer solace for HMAS Sydney families
Today marks 67 years since the sinking of HMAS Sydney off the coast of Western Australia.[MORE]
Keneally recalls how Schindler's List was written
Thomas Keneally has revealed how he came to write the novel made into Schindler's List.[MORE]
Navy denies HMAS Sydney snub
The Royal Australian Navy says it is not snubbing former crew members of HMAS Sydney by not inviting them to a burial service in Geraldton of the ship's unknown sailor.[MORE]
Japanese PM under fire for family's POW labour
Japanese Prime Minister Tara Aso has been questioned over his family's use of POW labour during World War II.[MORE]
Harbour bomb search nears end
The Albany Port Authority says the search for unexploded bombs in the city's harbour is drawing to a close.[MORE]
Thousands gather to remember the fallen
More than 3,000 people gathered on the lawns of the Australian War Memorial this morning to mark Remembrance Day and honour Australia's fallen service men and women.[MORE]
