William Calley, who led the My Lai massacre that shamed US military in Vietnam, has died
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William Calley, who led the My Lai massacre that shamed US military in Vietnam, has died

ByNews Polite

William Laws Calley Jr., who as an Army lieutenant led the US soldiers who killed hundreds of Vietnamese civilians in the My Lai massacre, the most notorious war crime in modern American military history, has died. He was 80. Calley died on April 28, according to his Florida death record,…

Ayan Mukerji to Reportedly Direct War 2, With Hrithik Roshan as Lead

Ayan Mukerji to Reportedly Direct War 2, With Hrithik Roshan as Lead

ByNews Polite

Filmmaker Ayan Mukerji is on board to direct the sequel to Hrithik Roshan starrer War, part of Yash Raj Films’ ambitious Spy Universe, say industry insiders. Though there is no official announcement, the 39-year-old Brahmāstra director also hinted as much in an Instagram post on Tuesday. “The Universe has presented…

Marine Corps shutting down its elite scout sniper program
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Marine Corps shutting down its elite scout sniper program

ByNews Polite

The United States Marine Corps disbanded its elite and historic scout sniper program as part of its extensive revamp to adapt infantry battalions to future warfare. The age-old MOS (Military Occupational Specialty) has been around since World War II, and one nonprofit organization representing the renowned Scout Snipers is calling…

Ukraine’s northeastern front could decide new battle lines
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Ukraine’s northeastern front could decide new battle lines

ByNews Polite

A tank carrying Ukrainian infantry speeds toward a target position marked with a metal sheet. The soldiers climb down, hurl grenades and unleash a crackle of machine-gun fire. Then they repeat the moves, getting faster with every iteration. It’s only a drill. But with the sounds of the real war rumbling just…

Russia launches another major missile attack on Ukraine
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Russia launches another major missile attack on Ukraine

ByNews Polite

Ukrainian authorities reported explosions in at least three cities Friday, saying Russia has launched a major missile attack on energy facilities and infrastructure. Local authorities on social media reported explosions in the capital, Kyiv, southern Kryvyi Rih and northeastern Kharkiv as authorities sounded air raid alarms across the country warning…