Monday, 18 October 2021

Washington mourns death of ‘trailblazer’ Colin Powell as tributes pour in – as it happened

* Former US secretary of state dies at 84 * Joe Biden leads tributes to ‘dear friend’ and ‘patriot’ Colin Powell * ‘The court of God will be waiting for him’: Iraqis react to Powell’s death * Biden urged to act as climate agenda hangs by a thread * What’s in Biden’s Build Back Better bill? How would it affect you? * Sign up to receive First Thing – our daily briefing by email Joe Biden reflected on Colin Powell’s legacy of service and offered condolences to his family following the former US secretary of state’s passing. “Jill and I are deeply saddened by the passing of our dear friend and a patriot of unmatched honor and dignity, General Colin Powell,” said Biden in a newly released statement. Continue reading...
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