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How we escaped death during World war 2 using our handkerchiefs

​In World War II, clandestine maps were printed onto cloth handkerchiefs to be used by Allied servicemen in case of capture behind enemy lines. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Reddit Share on WhatsApp Share on Google+ Share by Ema Treasuring my father-in-law’s old cloth hankies sounds unpleasant. But they hold a secret. They … Continue reading How we escaped death during World war 2 using our handkerchiefs

World war 2 Nazi U-boat wreckage found off Galicia by Spanish divers

Image copyrightUSAF/WIKIMEDIA COMMONSImage captionA US photo shows the U-boat under attack on 10 November 1943 Divers have found wreckage from a Nazi World War Two U-boat near the coast of Galicia in north-western Spain. U-966 was heavily damaged by Allied bombers in November 1943, so the crew blew it up with timed charges and all … Continue reading World war 2 Nazi U-boat wreckage found off Galicia by Spanish divers

Trade tariffs: Chinese media in Trump ‘fools build walls’ jibe

​ Image copyrightGETTY IMAGESImage captionSoybeans are among US exports to be hit by Chinese retaliatory tariffs Chinese media have mocked US President Donald Trump over plans to impose 25% tariffs on $50bn worth of Chinese goods, saying “wise men build bridges but fools build walls”. Mr Trump announced the tariffs on Friday, accusing Beijing of … Continue reading Trade tariffs: Chinese media in Trump ‘fools build walls’ jibe

US trade war: Steel and aluminium exporters slapped by huge tariffs

US trade war: Steel and aluminium exporters slapped by huge tariffs