Obituaries

Moses campaigned against segregation in the US South in 1960s and later helped improve minority mathematics education.

Peter R. de Vries reported on the biggest Dutch crime cases and showed compassion for the relatives of murder victims.

Moise served as president for more than four years amid increasing political instability and surging gang violence.

Kumar was one of Indian cinema’s most respected actors and starred in nearly 60 films in a career spanning 50 years.

On Kumar’s death, a writer remembers him accepting an unknown man’s lunch invite, making him a hero for his children.

The former US defence chief was the architect of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Aquino’s family have not spoken yet, but sources say the former president had been ill for a while.

Elected prime minister for first of six times in 1982, Jugnauth also served two terms in ceremonial role of president.

Carle described the children’s classic, which sold more than 50 million copies around the world, as a ‘book of hope’.

Deby’s death cut his 30-year political career short and will likely throw Chadian politics into disarray.

World leaders pay tribute to Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, who has died at 99.

While known for outrageous statements many saw as bigoted, Prince Philip made personal sacrifices to support the Queen.

The US boxing great passed away at the family home in Bartlett, New Hampshire, his wife said.

The monarch, who ascended to the throne in 1971, was admitted to hospital weeks ago for diabetes treatment.