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Tens of thousands turn out to honour the Anzac war dead on anniversary of Gallipoli

Tens of thousands of Australians and New Zealanders turned out today to honour their war dead, with moving tributes to fallen mates and calls not to forget those injured in conflict. The commemorations are held every year on the April 25 anniversary of the ill-fated 1915 landing of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) at Gallipoli in modern-day Turkey during World War One. More than 10,000 New Zealand and Australian servicemen died in the failed eight-month campaign, and Gallipoli has become a defining symbol of courage and comradeship for the two nations. Scroll down for video Honour: A war veteran makes his way down Bathurst Street during the parade in Sydney. The commemorations are held every year on the April 25 anniversary of the ill-fated 1915 landing of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps at Gallipoli in modern-day Turkey during World War One Parade: Participants parade through Sydney during the Anzac Day march.Tens of thousands of Australians and New

Dancer, 32, who lost leg in Boston bombings to appear on Dancing With The Stars as she says she's 'not afraid'

A professional dancer who had part of her leg amputated after being injured in the Boston bombings is to appear on Dancing With The Stars. Adrianne Haslet, who has become a symbol of American resilience after the attacks, said she is 'honored' to make a guest appearance on the show. Details of her guest appearance and role on the primetime dance competition are yet to be revealed. But the ballroom dancer - who is said to be a fan of the programme- said 'dancing is my life' and vowed to start training as soon as possible. Scroll down for video Adrianne Haslet exercises her bandaged leg as part of her rehab programme. DWTS producers said they will follow her progress but have not revealed her role on the show Haslet takes her first tentative steps towards recovery. The professional ballroom dancer is said to be a fan of DWTS and counts Derek Hough as her favourite professional performer DWTS host Tom Bergeron last night promised viewers that Mrs Haslet will appea