Dick Cheney, former US vice president, dies at 84

Dick Cheney, a pivotal figure behind the 2003 US invasion of Iraq and one of the most powerful vice-presidents in history, has died at 84 from pneumonia and heart disease complications. Serving from 2001 to 2009, he expanded presidential power and clashed with top aides over Iraq’s alleged weapons of mass destruction, which were never found. Cheney faced criticism for supporting controversial interrogation techniques deemed torture by some. His daughter Liz Cheney also became a significant Republican figure, notably opposing Donald Trump.

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