Desi Bouterse, Fugitive Former Dictator of Suriname, Dies at 79

He took power in a military coup in 1980 and later served as the country’s president. He was also convicted of ordering the murder of 15 political opponents.

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Desi Bouterse, a dictator convicted of murder who twice ruled Suriname, has died at 79

Former Surinamese dictator Desi Bouterse has died at 79
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Former President Clinton in hospital after developing fever

Former President Bill Clinton has been hospitalized in Washington after developing a fever, a top aide told NBC News. A source close the former president said the situation is "not urgent." Aaron ...
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Ex-Eagles LB Bergey dies at 79 after cancer battle

Legendary Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Bill Bergey has died after a three-year cancer battle. He was 79.
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Swiss snowboarder Hediger dies in avalanche

A member of Switzerland's national snowboard cross team has died in an avalanche at the mountain resort of Arosa in the east of the country.
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Middle East latest: Israel intercepts projectile from Yemen. Former Israeli hostage dies

A septuagenarian Israeli woman who was taken hostage during Hamas’s attack on southern Israel on 0ct
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Former President Bill Clinton hospitalized with a fever

Former President Bill Clinton was admitted to a Washington, D.C., hospital Monday afternoon for "testing and observation after developing a fever," an aide said in a statement. Clinton, who is 78, ...
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Bangladesh asks India for extradition of former prime minister

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Tributes to holidaymaker who died in road accident

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Baseball legend Henderson dies aged 65

Rickey Henderson, Major League Baseball's record holder for stolen bases and runs, dies at the age of 65.
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