US military: American soldier dies in mortar attack on base in BaghdadOctober 2nd, 2009 US soldier dies in mortar attack in IraqBAGHDAD — The U.S. military says an American soldier has been killed in a mortar attack at Baghdad's Camp Liberty.
The Sun ditches Labour after 12 years of supportSeptember 30th, 2009 LONDON - Britains most popular tabloid newspaper Wednesday said it was backing the opposition Conservative Party at the next election, but Prime Minister Gordon Brown insisted that it was the "people that decide elections. The newspaper, part of the News Corporation media empire owned by Rupert Murdoch, declared on its front page: "Labour's Lost It".
Texas vet who gathered, buried remnants of flag burned at Republican National Convention diesSeptember 17th, 2009 Vet who gathered, buried burned flag remnants diesFORT WORTH, Texas — Dan Walker, an Army war veteran who was honored for gathering and burying a U.S. flag that was burned in protest during the 1984 Republican National Convention in Dallas, has died.
Radiohead records song for Britain's last survivor of the World War I trenchesAugust 5th, 2009 Radiohead song honors UK's last WWI survivorLONDON — Radiohead has recorded a song in tribute to Britain's last World War I survivor. The rock band's song is inspired by a radio interview the late veteran Harry Patch gave in 2005 recounting the horrors of war.
Harry Patch, last British soldier of World War I, dies at 111July 25th, 2009 Harry Patch, last British WWI soldier, dies at 111LONDON — Harry Patch, the last British army veteran of World War I, has died at 111, the nursing home where he lived said Saturday. The Fletcher House care home in Wells, southwest England, said Patch died early Saturday.
Harry Patch, last British veteran of World War I, dies at 111July 25th, 2009 Harry Patch, last British WWI veteran, diesLONDON — An English nursing home says Harry Patch, the last British veteran of World War I, has died at 111. The Fletcher House care home where Patch lived said he died Saturday.
US soldier dies of non-combat related injuries in Iraq, military saysJuly 24th, 2009 US soldier dies in Iraq, military saysBAGHDAD — The U.S. military says an American soldier has died of non-combat related injuries in Iraq.
Indian singer Gangubai Hangal, who fought caste and gender prejudices, dies at 96July 21st, 2009 Veteran Indian singer Gangubai Hangal diesNEW DELHI — Veteran Indian classical singer Gangubai Hangal, who battled caste and gender prejudices to establish a career that spanned more than seven decades, died Tuesday after being briefly hospitalized for respiratory problems. She was 96. Hangal was put on a life-support system Monday night after her condition turned critical, her doctor, Asho Kalamadani, told Press Trust of India news agency.
Robert S. McNamara, defense secretary during Vietnam War, dies at 93July 6th, 2009 Former Defense Secretary McNamara diesWASHINGTON — Former Defense Secretary Robert S. McNamara died Monday, according to his wife.
Report: Robert S. McNamara, defense secretary during Vietnam War, dies at 93July 6th, 2009 Report: Former Defense Secretary McNamara diesWASHINGTON — A published report says former Defense Secretary Robert S. McNamara has died.
Cherie Blair wants UN to recognise International Widows DayJune 24th, 2009 LONDON - Cherie Blair, the wife of former British prime minister Tony Blair and a leading human rights lawyer, has appealed to the UN to recognise June 23 as International Widows Day. The appeal came Tuesday on the campaigns 5th anniversary celebrations at the House of Lords, Britains upper house of parliament.
British World War I veteran celebrates 113th birthdayJune 6th, 2009 UK World War I veteran marks 113th birthdayLONDON — One of Britain's last surviving veterans of World War I has celebrated his 113th birthday. Henry Allingham, who is also Britain's oldest man, marked the occasion Saturday with a cake and a party.
Britain's Andy Murray eyeing no.1 spotMarch 25th, 2009 LONDON - British tennis star Andy Murray is hoping to capture the world number one spot with his recent stupendous form. Murray has been performing well on grass court as well as on synthetic courts' as he powered his way through to the final of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells last weekend, but was outclassed by the world number one Rafal Nadal.
Simon Cowell to freeze his body when he dies!February 24th, 2009 LONDON - Simon Cowell, the judge on the British talent show 'X-Factor', wants his body to be frozen when he dies so he can be brought back to life in the future. Cowell, 49, is convinced that technology will bring him back to life and announced his plans to Premier Gordon Brown at a Downing Street dinner, reports mirror.co.uk.
Allen tops Britain's song cartFebruary 1st, 2009 LONDON - British pop star Lily Allen has ended Lady GaGa's three week reign at the top of Britain singles charts after debut of her song 'The Fear'. Allen shot to the top spot knocking off Lady GaGa's 'Just Dance' to the second place, reports contactmusic.com.
LONDON - The last surviving British soldier to fight in the World War I Harry Patch died at the age of 111, the defence ministry has said.
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