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  "textContent": "A 93-year-old former Belgian diplomat ordered to stand trial over the 1961 killing of Congolese independence icon Patrice Lumumba has appealed the decision, his lawmaker said Friday. A novice diplomat at the time, Etienne Davignon is the only person still alive among 10 Belgians accused by the Congolese leader’s family of complicity in his murder. […]\n\nThe post Belgian diplomat appeals to avoid trial over Congo leader’s murder appeared first on Digital Journal.",
  "title": "Belgian diplomat appeals to avoid trial over Congo leader’s murder"
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