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An American soldier in Baghdad in 2003.

How the US broke Iraq: A generational mistake that killed 306,000 civilians

The consensus now, even among formerly hawkish Republicans, is that the United States should never have invaded Iraq 20 years ago.

  • Ishaan Tharoor

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A military bearer team carries the casket after the funeral for former Secretary of State Colin Powell.

Colin Powell remembered for leadership, integrity and love of ABBA at funeral

The funeral on a sunny and chilly day drew dignitaries and friends from across a wide political and military spectrum.

  • Robert Burns and Matthew Lee
Former general and US Secretary of State Colin Powell, pictured in 2006, presented to the world the weapons of mass destruction justification for the invasion of Iraq.

The final interview: Colin Powell on Trump, Bush and ‘little jerk’ Kim Jong-Un

Colin Powell’s wife Alma never liked him talking to Bob Woodward - but in July, the ex-general spoke to the legendary journalist about his life and battles.

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Colin Powell died from COVID-19 complications, according to a statement on his Facebook page.

Former US secretary of state Colin Powell dies of COVID-19 complications

The former US secretary of state and Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman died of complications from COVID-19, according to a statement from his family.

  • Will Dunham
US voting

Complex, quirky, confounding: How does voting for the US president work?

Designed to balance the passions of the masses against the better judgement of the elite, the Electoral College has infuriated, outraged – and endured. How does this process work? Why was it made this way?

  • Chris Zappone
Joe Biden and wife Jill celebrate officially receiving the Democratic Party's nomination.

Joe Biden officially declared Democratic Party nominee for president

Bill Clinton used his speech to blast Donald Trump's track record, discarding the tradition that past US presidents avoid attacking their successors

  • Matthew Knott
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August 2014: Part of the fuselage of flight MH17 outside the village of Grabovka in Ukraine.

Defence lawyer floats 'human shield' theory to discredit MH17 investigation

Defence lawyers have likened a major investigation into the plane's downing to the flawed 'weapons of mass destruction' dossier used to invade Iraq.

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Colin Powell

'Dangerous for our country': Bush's secretary of state calls Trump a liar

Retired four-star general Colin Powell said he would vote for Joe Biden because President Donald Trump is "dangerous to our country".

  • Carol Morello and Laurie McGinley

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