Looters sacked the German embassy and a French cultural centre in the capital, taking furniture, fridges and electrical equipment.

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According to the indictment, Stevens allegedly received gifts from VECO and Allen that included improvements to his vacation home in Alaska a new first floor, garage, wraparound deck, plumbing, electrical wiring and furniture.

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