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Obituary: Azellia White
Azellia White, who has died aged 106, overcame gender and racial discrimination during the mid-1940s to become one of the first female African-American pilots.
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Obituary: Werner Doehner
Werner Doehner, who has died aged 90, was the last survivor of the Hindenburg airship disaster in 1937. At the time of the tragedy, Doehner was eight and travelling aboard the Zeppelin with his family. His father Hermann (50), who had been born in Prussia, was the general manager of a pharmaceutical company based in Mexico City.
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High turnout in Hong Kong vote seen as referendum on protest
Voters in Hong Kong turned out in droves in district council elections seen as a barometer of public support for pro-democracy protests that have rocked the Chinese territory for more than five months.
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Britons who came into contact with Lassa fever victims flown back to UKBritons who came into contact with Lassa fever victims flown back to UK

Three Britons have been brought back to the UK from Sierra Leone for medical assessment after coming into close contact with two people who have been diagnosed with Lassa fever.

One of the two Dutch nationals who contracted the virus - which has symptoms similar to Ebola - has since died.

Public Health England confirmed that the three Britons have

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The Prince of Wales spent the final day of his New Zealand tour on country's South Island, where he was welcomed with a traditional Maori greeting.

After his welcome on Saturday, he was introduced to two llamas, named Legend and Max, who work offering rides into the nearby town.

Charles was spotted laughing and smiling as the animals were moved into

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Sky Views: Only a matter of time until Britain’s Islamic State fighters are repatriated | World News | Sky News
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