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Reports the dilemma faced in Germany regarding her stand in World War II. Questions on May 8, a day of celebration or as a day of national tragedy marking Germany's division; Defeat of Nazi as a liberation of the German people debated; Results of a poll conducted by Der Spiegel weekly.

Reports the function held on May 9, 1995 in Red Square beneath the red-brick Kremlin walls in Russia on the 50th anniversary of World War II's end. Speech by Defense Minister Gen. Pavel Grachev and Russian President Boris Yeltsin; Alternative rally staged by Communists, nationalists and other opposition forces.

Reports on the 50th anniversary celebrations in Russia of the Allied victory over Nazi Germany in the World War II. Details; Memories of the World War; Casualties of the World War; West's acknowledgement of Russia's role in the World War.

Presents a reprint of the cover page of Christian Science Monitor published on May 7, 1945 informing about the Germans' surrender to the Allies.

Studies the truce offered by the Russian Defense Minister Pavel Grachev to the Chechen rebels to coincide with the VE-Day celebrations. Arrival of top world leaders in Russia on May 9, 1995; Details of Russia's campaign.

Reports the preparations in Moscow, Russia to celebrate the 50th anniversary of World War II's Victory Day which takes place on May 9, 1995. Details on the celebrations and the participants attending the function.

Reports on Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania's indecision in joining Europe's celebration of 50th anniversary of Nazi Germany's defeat.

Describes the celebrations by Russian veterans of World War II which took place on May 9, 1995 in the Red Square, Moscow on the eve of the 50th anniversary of the Allied victory over Nazi Germany. Details of the ceremony; Outline of the speech made by President Boris N. Yeltsin.

Focuses on the issues and events related with the 50th anniversary of the Allied victory over Germany in Europe during World War II. Ceremonies in London and Europe; War-stained twentieth century; Discussion on the historical value of the century.

Reports the ceremony solemnized at the Paramount Theater, Madison Square Garden on April 20, 1995 to mark the 50th anniversary of the liberation of Nazi concentration camps and end of the Holocaust. Presence of prominent personalities including President of United States Bill Clinton; Other elderly survivors.

Talks about various events solemnized in Berlin and other parts of Germany in April 1995 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi concentration camps. Memorial services by former inmates; Changed attitude of Germans.

Reports on the probable plan of United States President Bill Clinton to visit Moscow on May 9, 1995, to participate in the celebration of the 50th anniversary of Allied victory in Europe. Case for and against the visit.

Reports on the commemoration by American and Japanese veterans of the Second World War, of the 50th anniversary of conflict between the two countries for the Japanese island of Iwo Jima. Details of the conflict and the commemoration ceremony.

Opinion. Discusses the dilemma before President Bill Clinton with regards to his attendance in Russia at the 50th anniversary of the V-E Day victory over the Nazis in World War II.

Presents a photograph of Senator Daniel K. Inouye and a copy of the `spirit of America,' recalled by Inouye to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of the World War II.

Presents the photograph of US Vice President Al Gore and House Speaker Newt Gingrich and other congressional members at a joint meeting to honor the World War II veterans.

Editorial. Discusses the significance of the attendance of American President Bill Clinton and other foreign leaders, at the 50th anniversary commemoration of V-E Day in Russia. Heralding of the sacrifices of the Soviet people who served in World War II by the foreign leaders.

Focuses on the speech given by Russian President Boris Yeltsin in memory of V-E Day, on May 8, 1995. Yeltsin's recollection of the Stalin regime in his speech; Foundation of Yeltsin's speech; Uniting of American President Bill Clinton and other leader with Yeltsin for additional celebrations.

Focuses on the celebrations in memory of those veterans who played a part in Victory-Europe Day, as the day was heralded at Fort Myer, behind the Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. Insight on a address given by American President Bill Clinton; Comments from Army General John Shalikasvili.

Focuses on the procession of the 50th anniversary of Victory-Europe Day which commenced on Sunday May 7, 1995 and made its way to Berlin on Monday May 8, 1995. Participation of statesmen in the festivities; Comments from American Vice President Al Gore and German President Roman Herzog. INSET: Remembering WWII..

Reports that Moscow authorities are going all out in preparation for the 50th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe, V-E Day. Importance of the event to Russian President Boris Yeltsin; Government spending on the festivities; Information on some of the events planned for the celebration. INSET: Europe's V-E Day events..

Focuses on the 50th anniversary of V-E Day in London, England. Debates on the fate of the nation, and comparisons between the past and the present; Themes of the debate, including the decline of civility; Debates related to V-E Day; Comments by Leo McKinstry, a magazine editor.