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Manuel Noriega

As the former leader of Panama, Manuel Noriega faces charges of murder in his home country we take you back over 20 years to the moment he was removed from power by the USA.

As the former leader of Panama, Manuel Noriega faces charges of murder in his home country we take you back over 20 years to the moment he was removed from power by the USA.

Manuel Noriega hid out in the Papal embassy - we hear from a man who found himself sleeping in the room next door to him.

PHOTO: US Army in Panama City (Reuters)

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