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Japan's Ishiba will discuss Chinese aggression in disputed seas and US tariffs on Philippines visit
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is traveling to the Philippines on Tuesday seeking to further boost an alliance in the ...
Coast Life: Vietnamese refuge and resilience showcased on the Gulf Coast
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - This week marks the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War. The American withdrawal led to thousands of Vietnamese refugees fleeing their home country for a better life.
AP PHOTOS: Documenting the fall of Saigon in photos
In the morning of April 29, 1975, a massive evacuation exercise began in Saigon, which ended almost 24 hours later.
From bombs to Starbucks, US veteran remembers end of Vietnam War 50 years on
As a young U.S. intelligence analyst in Saigon during the Vietnam War, Chuck Searcy never thought that 50 years later he ...
Fifty years after the Fall of Saigon, US military veterans reflect on the Vietnam War
This spring, the American flag flew next to the old flag of South Vietnam at a temple in New Orleans East. As part of its commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon, the local ...
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How Efforts to Reconcile US and Vietnamese Veterans Reshaped Bilateral Relations
People’s diplomacy efforts between veterans of the two countries are a symbol of the transformation from confrontation to ...
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Southeast Asia’s fisheries thrive despite decades of overfishing warnings: Study
Overfishing in Southeast Asia’s coastal waters has been reported since the 1970s, driven by overcapacity, high demand and ...
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‘They did it all for us’: Reporter Melanie Nguyen reflects on her family’s refugee stories 50 years after the Fall of Saigon
April 30, 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon and the end of the 20-year Vietnam War. This is my parents’ ...
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Joy Forged in Fire: This Catholic Activist’s Resolve Defied His Torturers — and Put Him On a Path to the Priesthood
Father Joseph Thong Nguyen’s joyful personality belies a steely determination that was tested when he was arrested and beaten ...
As communist troops streamed into Saigon, a few remaining reporters kept photos and stories flowing
The last three staffers in The Associated Press’ Saigon bureau, reporters Matt Franjola, left, Peter Arnett, rear, and George ...
Honor Flight Maine: Veterans depart from Bangor on first flight this year
Not only is it the first trip of the year, it's also the first time the group is taking off from Bangor International Airport.
Bay Area family remembers adopting their daughter during Operation Baby Lift during the fall of Saigon
Fifty years ago this week the bloody and brutal Vietnam War came to an end. On April 30, 1975 North Vietnamese forces took ...