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Live commemorations, powerful personal testimonies and rare archival footage form the centrepiece of the broadcaster’s tribute to the ‘forgotten war’ in the Far East… As the UK prepares to mark 80 ...

Setting out the broadcaster’s plans, BBC Director-General Tim Davie said: “The 80th anniversary of VJ Day is a moment to honour the courage and sacrifice of all who served in the Far East during the ...

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Eastern part of India and Northern part of Myanmar so called Eastern Nagaland stated by Naga National Workers. This particular region might be the most backward land in the Asian continent.