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We lay our wreaths, but we can't understand the horror of war

Not much changed in the years between the end of the First World War and the commencement of the Second World War. The guns that shattered Europe fell silent on this day in 1918, to worldwide rejoicing that the madness was over.

Major's corner

The Major takes a timely look at racism, war and why we do the awful things to each other that we do. > Page D12

A day to remind us of the futility of racism and hatred

I am of two minds about today's Remembrance Day, for on the one hand I think it is suitable that we make a fuss over the few veterans that remain while pausing to remember those no longer with us, but on the other hand there is the pain of it all.

Parking-space spat ends in gunfire

An argument between parents over a parking space at a Johannesburg primary school prize-giving ended in a shooting that left three people injured and one man facing attempted murder charges, police said.

Remembering the forgotten war

On this day of remembrance, it's ironic to consider the Korean War has been nick-Owar.

Biography offers the definitive Cohen story

I'm Your Man: The Life of Leonard Cohen By Sylvie Simmons McClelland & Stewart, 576 pp., $35 When you think of the great comebacks in the music industry, one of the very first names to come to mind has to be Leonard Cohen.

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War and remembrance

Jim Hume ponders why we can honour the victims of war, yet not learn the lessons it teaches us. > Page D4

Macho men need affection, too

Husbands often rely on spouses alone for emotional support: study

A look at fitness trends taking shape for 2013

Strength training is in. Pilates is out. Those are the findings of a survey by the American College of Sports Medicine that predicts major health and fitness trends for the coming year. A quick rundown: 1.