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Israeli ex-president Shimon Peres dies at 93

Former Israeli president and elder statesman Shimon Peres has died in Tel Aviv at the age of 93, according to Israel Radio, two weeks after suffering a stroke. (Photo: Xinhua)

September 28, 2016
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A French nun recognised as the world’s oldest person died aged 118 on January 17, 2023, in southern France. Lucile Randon, also known as Sister Andre, was born in Alès in the country’s southern...01:58
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The world’s oldest person has died aged 118
January 18, 2023
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Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe died on July 8, 2022, after he was shot while delivering a speech in Nara, Japan. Abe showed “no vital signs” after the attack. Police arrested a man...03:24
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Shinzo Abe 1954 – 2022
July 8, 2022
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World leaders are paying tribute to Britain’s Prince Philip, who died on April 9, 2021. The husband of Queen Elizabeth died peacefully at the age of 99 at Windsor Castle, according to Buckingham...03:48
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Britain’s Prince Philip dies aged 99
April 9, 2021
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Former Taiwanese president Lee Teng-hui died on July 30, 2020, at the age of 97. Hailed as the “father of democracy” in Taiwan, Lee was the first democratically elected president on the self...01:39
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Taiwan’s ‘father of democracy’ dies
July 31, 2020
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Known as Macau’s “godfather of gambling,” Stanley Ho controlled the city’s gaming monopoly for over four decades. He transformed the former Portuguese colony into the world’s biggest casino hub.  02:06
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The life of Macau’s gambling tycoon Stanley Ho
May 26, 2020
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Ieoh Ming Pei, commonly known as I.M. Pei, died on May 16, 2019, at age 102. The Chinese-born US architect became famous for his modern designs and high-profile projects,  including the glass...01:31
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Legendary architect I.M. Pei dies
May 17, 2019
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The Italian filmmaker Bernardo Bertolucci died at age 77 on November 26. He won nine Academy Awards for his 1987 film The Last Emperor, including the first and the only Best Picture won by an...01:45
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‘Last Emperor’ director Bertolucci dies
November 29, 2018
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Writer Stan Lee, the creator of several Marvel Comics superheroes, died aged 95 on November 12. Lee created or co-created Spider-Man, Iron Man, The Hulk, X-Men, The Avengers and dozens of other...02:04
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Marvel Comics creator Stan Lee dies
November 13, 2018
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Vietnamese paid tributes to US senator John McCain, who died on August 25, after a year-long battle with brain cancer. McCain was once held captive as a prisoner of war in Hanoi for five years...02:20
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Vietnamese pay tribute to John McCain
August 27, 2018
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Hong Kong pop singer Ellen Joyce Loo died after falling from her apartment in Happy Valley on August 5. The 32-year-old star was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2013. Loo made her debut at the...02:48
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Hong Kong pop singer Ellen Loo dies at 32
August 6, 2018
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Fashion designer Kate Spade, 55, was found dead in her home in New York City. Police said she hanged herself and left a note to her 13-year-old daughter. Spade is best known for her brand of handbags.01:45
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Fashion designer Kate Spade, 55, commits suicide by hanging
June 6, 2018
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Renowned British physicist Stephen Hawking has died at the age of 76. Hawking lived for more than three decades with ALS, a type of motor neurone disease. Despite his condition, Hawking...02:17
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Stephen Hawking’s close relationship with China
March 14, 2018
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April 4, 2025
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Chinese troops take part in Russian Victory Day parade
May 9, 2025
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American Robert Prevost chosen as new pope
May 9, 2025
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China condemns CIA videos to lure Chinese officials
May 7, 2025
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Carney tells Trump Canada is not for sale
May 7, 2025
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May 5, 2025
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The image was posted on Trump’s Truth Social site and later in the official White House account during the official mourning period for Pope Francis02:34
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Trump slammed for posting AI-image of himself as pope
May 5, 2025
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US-China trade war
Amazon scraps plan to list tariff costs
May 1, 2025
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US President Donald Trump has promised for years to bring manufacturing back to American soil. But will his rapidly escalating global trade war succeed in rebuilding America’s lost manufacturing...09:42
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Can the US really bring manufacturing back from China?
April 30, 2025
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US President Donald Trump held a rally to mark 100 days since he started his second term in the White House01:00
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Trump hails his tariffs policy as end of ‘era of economic surrender’
April 30, 2025
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