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Ex-warlord who filmed a president's torture dies aged 72

Ex-warlord who filmed a president's torture dies aged 72

Liberian warlord Prince Johnson died at 72. Known for brutality during civil war, he was later a senator. Accused of atrocities, he avoided trial.

Girl, 11, rescued after three days floating alone in Mediterranean after shipwreck

Girl, 11, rescued after three days floating alone in Mediterranean after shipwreck

11yo girl, sole survivor of shipwrecked migrant boat from Tunisia, rescued off Lampedusa. She was with 45 others, presumed drowned.

The worst tsunami in history happened 20 years ago. Here's how it unfolded

The worst tsunami in history happened 20 years ago. Here's how it unfolded

2004 Indian Ocean tsunami: 9.1 quake triggered massive waves, reaching 51m. 227,000+ deaths across multiple countries, lacking warning systems.

More than 6000 prisoners escape high-security prison in Mozambique

More than 6000 prisoners escape high-security prison in Mozambique

Mozambique prison riot on Christmas Day led to 6,000 escapes, 33 deaths, and 15 injuries. Protestors incited the jailbreak, including 29 terrorists.

'Drunk' police officer arrested after allegedly releasing prisoners to celebrate New Year's Eve in Zambia

'Drunk' police officer arrested after allegedly releasing prisoners to celebrate New Year's Eve in Zambia

A drunken Zambian officer freed 13 prisoners for New Year. Police are now searching for the escapees, facing theft, assault charges. Action will be taken.

Aerial attack helps firefighters maintain the upper hand on a huge fire north of Los Angeles

Aerial attack helps firefighters maintain the upper hand on a huge fire north of Los Angeles

LA wildfire near Castaic Lake, contained by night water drops. 14% contained, no structures lost, evacuations lifted. Other fires nearby.