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The 1919 Paris Peace Conference promised to remake the world. But today, its vision of nationhood looks increasingly under threat
‘It started raining so they sent everyone home’
As many as 200,000 people take part in annual parade that went ahead despite earlier ban
French president’s speech to mark centenary of the Armistice seen as rebuke to Trump
Poll condemned as illegal attempt by Russia-backed separatists to legitimise occupation
Presidents strike conciliatory tone after tense start to first world war centenary
Programme of renovation looms as world leaders prepare to mark centenary of armistice
US president attacks French leader’s call for a ‘true’ European force
Trump’s policies and tensions in east Europe may spell trouble ahead
French president is booed at car plant and draws ire for hailing Nazi collaborator
Anne Morgan led American volunteers in civilian relief efforts during and after the first world war
Lessons to learn at the centenary of the 1918 armistice
Priority boarding, US-style salutes and A$500m for a memorial among ideas fuelling discussion
Meeting in Paris downgraded to ‘stand up conversation’
‘No other ideology has the emotive power of nationalism. But using it in moderation is tricky’
Your FT guide to this week’s big events
Film-maker Danny Boyle announces nationwide art event on UK beaches for Armistice Day
New English Ballet Theatre’s double bill featured Wayne Eagling’s first world war commemoration
Khan’s solo piece is inspired by the experiences of Indian soldiers in the first world war
The composer’s collection of symphonic songs and choruses was inspired by unlikely source material
As the composer reaches 50, she reflects on her career, her celebrated father, and her commission for this year’s Last Night of the Proms
Women’s suffrage movement and role of black troops are among the issues to be explored
Thousands gather to remember one of the bloodiest battles of first world war
US president off to Paris despite knuckle-crushing first meeting
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