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Although the suspect has been arrested by police, investigators said the motive for the attack on Friday was not immediately known.

The 57-year-old man, identified as Yilmaz Yuezbazi, arrived at Mueang Pattaya Police Station to report what he believes was a targeted scam aimed at foreign visitors.

Under Charles Taylor's influence, armed groups in Liberia and Sierra Leone carried out killings, mutilations, forced recruitment of children and widespread sexual violence.

The Australian-owned expedition vessel was carrying 80 passengers and 43 crew members when the grounding occurred.

Ahmed Yasin Muse was convicted on Thursday of killing his wife, Ayan Mohomed Dhoba, 26, following a violent argument during a trip to Turkey.

The attack unfolded on Sunday morning when several armed men arrived and began shooting at a group of people in a public area, according to police.

Robert Weaver, 38 said his trip turned into a harrowing fortnight in detention, during which he was unable to contact his family and almost lost his job.

The scale of abuse has been described as endemic, systemic, and rapidly worsening, according to a UNICEF report released today.

Juan Pedro Franco passed away on December 24 while receiving treatment after his condition rapidly worsened due to complications linked to a renal infection.

Vladimir Putin is assembling a terrifying set of superweapons that may bring nations to their knees at the simple push of a button.