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Charles Taylor had US spy agency ties

WASHINGTON - When Charles G. Taylor tied bed sheets together to escape from a second-floor window at the Plymouth House of Correction on Sept. 15, 1985, he was more than a fugitive trying to avoid extradition. He was a sought-after source for American intelligence.

After a quarter-century of silence, the US government has confirmed what has long been rumored: Taylor, who would become president of Liberia and the first African leader tried for war crimes, worked with US spy agencies during his rise as one of the worldâ��s most notorious dictators.

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Liberia Elections: Boy shot in the eye as opposition clash with police

WARNING GRAPHIC VIDEO: Liberia Elections: Boy shot in the eye as opposition clash with police

NEC chief James Fromayan resigns ahead of run-off

MONROVIA â�� Liberia's election chief resigned on Sunday after the opposition, citing fraud in the October 11 presidential first round, threatened to boycott the run-off if he did not step down.

I am resigning to give way to peace. I do not want to be the obstacle to the holding of the run-off election" on November 8, James Fromayan of the National Election Commission said in his resignation letter.

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Dr. Togba Nah Tipoteh Endorses President Sirleaf for Run-off

President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Standard Bearer of the Unity Party, kicked off campaigning Thursday for the November 8 run-off election with an endorsement by the Freedom Alliance Party of Dr. Togba Nah Tipoteh.

In a statement endorsing President Sirleaf, Dr. Tipoteh said his partyâ��s decision followed observation and evaluation of the two parties in the run-off, based on the issue of societal transparency.

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Newly Elected Rep. Nelson Wah Barh Dies in Sinoe

A vacancy has been created in the next House of Representatives following the death of Sinoe Countyâ��s District #3 lead candidate, Nelson Wah Barh.

The late Barh is reported to have collapsed and died instantly while celebrating re-election to the House of Representatives.

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VIDEO: Opposition provided evidence of vote foul

The opposition is crying foul in the Liberian presidential election. President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf's Unity party is ahead but facing a runoff. Her rivals say the Election Commission has been biased towards her. But the man in charge of the vote count says the claims are baseless.

Liberia's Immigration Past And Present, Former Commissioner Edwin Taye and

Liberia's former commissioner of Immigration Edwin Taye and former Rep. William Glay share their past experiences as well as their future out look on unity and peace in Liberia, West Africa. This interview was conducted by dukpamedia.com chief publisher J. Garswa Yarmeto

Winston Tubman backs return of Charles Taylor

The man hoping to defeat Ellen Johnson Sirleaf in today's Liberian elections has said he would welcome former warlord Charles Taylor back into the country and that he could return to politics if acquitted of war crimes by the International Criminal Court.

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Liberia Election Poll Rumors: Who is Telling the Truth

The latest poll projects 17.72 percent of presidential votes to the Liberty Party; 26.12 percent for UP; 6.7 percent for NDC; and 34.9 percent for CDC

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