commemoration

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The usually sleepy Laotian capital Vientiane has an uncharacteristic buzz, bedecked with flags and T-shirt vendors ahead of commemorations of 50 years of communist rule Tuesday, but for many young people history carries little weight.

From Barron's

A court last month ruled two junior officers were unlawfully disciplined following an arrest at a Troubles commemoration in February 2021.

From BBC

Sinn Féin's vice-president has denied threatening to withdraw her party's support for policing after an arrest at a Troubles commemoration.

From BBC

“We sincerely apologize for the featured parlay that was shared briefly in commemoration of 9/11,” the statement read.

From Los Angeles Times

The president was forced to explain his decision to take trips abroad and only make it to Alaska to set foot on U.S. soil for a commemoration.

From Washington Times