Former US Secretary of State Colin Powell has died

US flags at half mast near the US Capitol to honour Colin Powell

US flags at half mast near the US Capitol to honour Colin Powell Source: AAP

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Colin Powell, who served Democratic and Republican presidents in war and peace, has died at the age of 84.

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