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🇮🇱 Haaretz
World

The Strait of Hormuz May Become Trump's Vietnam

This article discusses the escalating rhetoric from U.S. President Donald Trump regarding military actions in the Strait of Hormuz, which he compares to the Vietnam War.

Mar 23 • 04:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
World

Michael Winiarski: A Ground Invasion in Iran Could End Badly

The article discusses the potential consequences of a U.S. ground invasion in Iran, suggesting that it may escalate the conflict similarly to the Vietnam War rather than being a swift victory.

Mar 18 • 16:44 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

The Shame of History: A Massacre That No One Should Have Learned About

The article discusses the My Lai Massacre, a tragic event in the Vietnam War that exemplifies the horrors of war and the military's cover-up of the truth.

Mar 18 • 05:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

Trump's Assault on Iran Could Herald 'New Vietnam War' Warning

Warnings arise that President Trump's military plans in Iran could escalate into a conflict similar to the Vietnam War.

Mar 17 • 14:11 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
World

US faces another Vietnam if it puts boots on the ground, Iran's deputy FM tells Sky News

Iran's deputy foreign minister warns the US against deploying ground troops, comparing potential consequences to the Vietnam War.

Mar 16 • 14:44 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Sylvester Stallone will be the producer of a new film about the origin of Rambo

Sylvester Stallone has announced he will produce a new film titled 'John Rambo', which serves as an origin story for the iconic character.

Mar 12 • 21:36 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

What happened in Vietnam 53 years ago... Is Trump stuck in Iran?

The article discusses the implications of the Vietnam War for current U.S. actions in Iran, drawing parallels between past military strategies and contemporary geopolitical tensions.

Mar 11 • 09:11 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Goodbye to the true Rambo: he anticipated today's America

Bo Gritz, the Vietnam War veteran who inspired the character 'Rambo', passed away at the age of 87, representing a complex legacy of real-life heroism and private missions during the Cold War.

Mar 11 • 00:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Vietnam: Recommendation for teleworking to save fuel amidst the war in Iran

Vietnam's Ministry of Commerce has urged local businesses to promote teleworking to conserve fuel due to supply disruptions and price increases against the backdrop of the war in Iran.

Mar 10 • 08:16 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Country Joe McDonald dies, creator of the protest song against the Vietnam War

Country Joe McDonald, former lead singer of Country Joe and the Fish, has passed away at 84 due to complications from Parkinson's disease.

Mar 9 • 20:09 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

On the Death of Joe McDonald: "Next Stop Vietnam"

Musician Joe McDonald, known for his outspoken patriotism, communist views, and advocacy for free speech, has passed away.

Mar 9 • 13:01 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

Country Joe McDonald: The musician of the anti-war anthem from Woodstock has died

Country Joe McDonald, renowned for his anti-war stance and historic performance at Woodstock, passed away at 84 due to complications from Parkinson's disease.

Mar 9 • 10:51 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

The man behind the iconic anti-war song at Woodstock has died

Country Joe McDonald, an iconic figure from the Woodstock festival and a prominent anti-war musician, has passed away at the age of 84 due to complications from Parkinson's disease.

Mar 9 • 05:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Country Joe McDonald, Woodstock star and anti-war singer, dies aged 84

Country Joe McDonald, beloved for his anti-war anthem during the Vietnam War and prominent at Woodstock, has passed away at 84 due to complications from Parkinson's disease.

Mar 8 • 23:49 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Attack on Iran Condemned by the Majority of Americans

A recent poll indicates that a majority of Americans disapprove of the recent military attack on Iran, reflecting historical parallels to the Vietnam War.

Mar 5 • 02:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
World

Is the US repeating the mistakes of the Vietnam War in attacking Iran? - Former Major General Goro Matsumura

Former Major General Goro Matsumura critiques the US strategy in the recent military attack on Iran, suggesting it lacks clear objectives and could lead to broader conflict.

Mar 5 • 02:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

War in Iran: Cry of anguish from stranded Greeks in Vietnam

Greek travelers stranded in Vietnam are facing dire situations due to flight cancellations and bureaucratic challenges amid the ongoing conflict in Iran.

Mar 2 • 13:46 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

A Unique Premiere. This Film Must Be Seen by Every Beatles Fan

The film directed by Julie Taymor, describes a love story set against the backdrop of war and societal changes, featuring actors Jim Sturgess, Evan Rachel Wood, and Joe Anderson.

Feb 26 • 09:17 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

If the appeal for the Phong Nhi incident is withdrawn, President Lee Jae-myung will win the Nobel Prize.

The article reflects on the transition from the second to the third Truth and Reconciliation Commission in South Korea, highlights the controversies surrounding the investigations into the Ha My massacre and international adoptees, and discusses the ongoing legal battle for victims seeking justice.

Feb 22 • 23:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Truth of the Hammy Massacre in Vietnam and the Death of No Soo-seok, I Hope the Third Truth Commission Unveils It

The article discusses the reopening of investigations into the Hammy Massacre and the death of No Soo-seok by the third truth and reconciliation commission in South Korea.

Feb 22 • 06:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Sick man stabbed his victims 77 times and tried to cut off their genitals before killing them

A depraved serial killer admitted to murdering at least 21 young boys in grotesquely violent ways, shocking the public with the details of his crimes.

Feb 21 • 04:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Twiggy, the iconic model of the sixties, remembers the worst of those years: 'Not everything was magical: there was the Vietnam War and people were dying from overdose'

Twiggy reflects on the darker aspects of the 1960s, revealing that the era was marked by significant turmoil, including the Vietnam War and a rampant drug crisis.

Feb 17 • 16:56 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

His Colonel Kilgore is the son of John Wayne

The article discusses the evolution of American cinema's portrayal of heroes, particularly focusing on Colonel Kilgore from 'Apocalypse Now' as a representation of a bygone era.

Feb 17 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

When China Launched a War Against Vietnam, It Had to Retreat

The article recounts the historical conflict between China and Vietnam that began on February 17, 1979, in response to Vietnam's actions in Cambodia.

Feb 17 • 03:25 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Serge Labbé: Trump says U.S. ‘never needed’ NATO. Canadian blood says otherwise

The article critiques President Trump's assertion that the U.S. has never needed NATO by highlighting the significant contributions of Canadian troops to American military efforts, particularly during the Vietnam War.

Feb 15 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

'Taxi Driver' Turns 50 as a Distressing Portrait of the Contemporary World

The article reflects on the 50th anniversary of the film 'Taxi Driver' and its profound impact on understanding the post-Vietnam experience in America.

Feb 8 • 13:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

From Vietnam to Trump's USA. One of Denmark's most determined activists sees great similarities between then and now

Tove Jensen, a dedicated activist from Denmark, draws parallels between her past protests against the Vietnam War and current demonstrations against U.S. foreign policy under President Trump.

Feb 6 • 03:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
World

The country of the leader who visited Finland is preparing for war with the USA

Vietnam is preparing for a potential conflict with the United States, citing the latter's aggressive stance and desire for increased influence in the region according to an August 2024 document from the Vietnamese Ministry of Defense.

Feb 4 • 06:51 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Vietnam Secretly Prepares for Possible War with the USA

A year after elevating diplomatic relations with the U.S., Vietnam's military is reportedly preparing for a potential conflict, viewing the United States as an 'aggressive' force, according to an internal document revealed by the Associated Press.

Feb 3 • 13:29 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
World

Tomáš Forró: Nothing Worked in Venezuela. Now Chaos Could Be Even Greater

War reporter Tomáš Forró warns that the potential fallout from Nicholas Maduro's kidnapping could lead to increased chaos and civil war in Venezuela, and that a U.S. invasion would mirror Vietnam’s failures.

Jan 9 • 09:17 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
World

From Chile to Iraq, the eternal illusion of America to rebuild a nation

The article discusses America's historical failures in nation-building efforts, particularly reflecting on Robert McNamara's insight regarding the Vietnam War and its implications for similar endeavors in Iraq and elsewhere.

Jan 5 • 00:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

"I wanted to eat cherries and translate Å vejk." A meeting in Hanoi with Lenka, a Vietnamese-Czech icon

The article discusses a meeting in Hanoi with Lenka, a prominent figure amidst the backdrop of an earlier story about North Korean war orphans who found refuge in Czechoslovakia.

Dec 25 • 07:00 UTC

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