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Music legend Leonard Cohen dies aged 82

Music legend Leonard Cohen dies aged 82

A statement on Cohens Facebook page said that he had died, but gave no further details. Cohen, a native of Quebec, was already a celebrated poet and novelist when he moved to New York in 1966 at 31 to break into the music business. Before long, critics were comparing him to Bob Dylan for the lyrical force of his songwriting. Cohen, who never married, is survived by his daughter, Lorca, and his son, Adam. Nov 11, 2016
At least 16 arrests made at Anti-Trump protest in New York

At least 16 arrests made at Anti-Trump protest in New York

New York police arrested at least 16 people as protesters gathered late on 9 November at one of Donald Trumps hotels in Manhattan. Chanting slogans and holding placards, the several-hundred strong crowd were venting their disapproval at the reality show host and real estate developer being voted the 45th president of the United States. Similar protests were held in other major cities across America. Nov 10, 2016
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