Obituary

A soldier in Washington
Obituary: Colin Powell thought America should tread carefully in the world

The four-star general and secretary of state died on October 18th, aged 84

Bombmaker
Obituary: A.Q. Khan was the world’s biggest nuclear proliferator

The father of Pakistan’s nuclear-weapons programme died on October 10th, aged 85

Coeur de lion
Obituary: Bernard Tapie, a colourful and controversial French businessman

The entrepreneur, crooner, football magnate and television star, died on October 3rd, aged 78

Invent or bust
Obituary: Clive Sinclair foresaw the future too soon

The tireless innovator died on September 16th, aged 81

Soul music
Obituary: Mikis Theodorakis wrote the theme tune of “Zorba the Greek”

The composer and political activist, died on September 2nd, aged 96

Blood and roses
Obituary: Gino Strada believed health care was a human right

The war surgeon and hospital-builder died on August 13th, aged 73

The weed of paradise
Obituary: Frenchy Cannoli, who treated hashish like fine wine

The master of making, rolling and smoking it died on July 18th, aged 64