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  1. Lindhout 'in shock' after Somalia kidnapping ordealRead the original story

    6 min ago | Canada.com

    ... for their protection. They were expected to fly out of the country Thursday morning to Nairobi in neighbouring Kenya. They were believed to be in good health. "This morning I woke up and I was in a state of absolute despair," Lindhout said. "And ...

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    Related Topix: Somalia, World News, Africa, North America, Canada, Nairobi, Kenya, Rift Valley, Kenya

  2. TYPHOID and a squad ravaged by upset stomachs .Read the original story

    43 min ago | The Herald

    So it is understandable that they hope they won't have to return to the city when they take on Kenya in the Intercontinental Cup.

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  3. Video: End Violence Against Women Around the WorldRead the original story

    1 hr ago | Global Voices Online

    Kenya , Mexico , Chile , Peru , Dominican Republic , Spain Topics: Cyber-Activism , Gender , Health , Human Rights , Protest , Politics Languages: Spanish , English Full Category List Excerpt Today, November 25th is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and through videos, many people and organizations around the ...

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  4. Why property prices will not be coming down soonRead the original story w/Photo

    1 hr ago | Financial Standard

    ... and eventually it did - in Europe, America and across many Asian countries. This brought down many businesses. Kenya's market, however, has remained unshaken. Today, signs clearly indicate the shadow of recession is edging further away from our ...

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  5. Analysts say economy is on the mendRead the original story w/Photo

    1 hr ago | Financial Standard

    Kenya's return to robust economic growth is hinged on the rate at which key sectors assume normalcy, following a decision by the Government to undertake a stimulus package to counter the combined effects of drought, post election violence, and global financial turmoil.

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  6. Accountants back devolved system despite heavy costRead the original story w/Photo

    1 hr ago | Financial Standard

    The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya says the proposed devolved government structure might be too expensive.

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  7. Mau: Why V-P skipped fundraiserRead the original story w/Photo

    1 hr ago | Financial Standard

    President Kibaki made a hotline phone call to Vice-President Kalonzo Musyoka and Deputy Prime Minister Uhuru Kenyatta to ask them not to attend a funds drive in aid of Mau Forest evictees.

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  8. Ocampo reveals how he'll strikeRead the original story w/Photo

    1 hr ago | Financial Standard

    Updated 4 hr 24 min ago By Beatrice Marshall [at The Hague] and James Ratemo [in Nairobi] International Criminal Court Chief Prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo has made plain his action plan for Kenya's case.

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  9. Property investors moving to the CoastRead the original story w/Photo

    1 hr ago | Financial Standard

    Property guru Mwenda Thuranira, who is also the chief executive officer of Myspace Properties, says that business in real estate is booming at the Coast.

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  10. Woman dumps son in hotelRead the original story w/Photo

    1 hr ago | Financial Standard

    ... Sports News Knocked down, out Thirty-two boxers have been selected to form the Hit Squad when the curtain fell on the Kenya Open Championship in Nairobi. ...more Daggers drawn Sh311 set aside for Club Games, youth Kenya is the team to beat, says ...

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  11. Gangsters kill officer, injure two in car chaseRead the original story w/Photo

    1 hr ago | Financial Standard

    ... g. Car chase Knocked down, out Thirty-two boxers have been selected to form the Hit Squad when the curtain fell on the Kenya Open Championship in Nairobi. ...more

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  12. PM urges World Bank to release Sh90 billionRead the original story w/Photo

    1 hr ago | Financial Standard

    ... . World Bank Knocked down, out Thirty-two boxers have been selected to form the Hit Squad when the curtain fell on the Kenya Open Championship in Nairobi. ...more

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  13. Air travellers in East Africa to pay more for safer skiesRead the original story w/Photo

    1 hr ago | Financial Standard

    ... are contained in Cassoa's Five Year Strategic Plan from 2010/11 to 2014/15. Tanzania, Uganda, Burundi, Rwanda and Kenya have up to March to decide on the proposed levy, which would be reviewed during the mid-year strategic plan. Unsustainable ...

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  14. Kibaki, Raila warned Mau fundraiser may fuel protestsRead the original story w/Photo

    1 hr ago | Financial Standard

    ... fundraiser Knocked down, out Thirty-two boxers have been selected to form the Hit Squad when the curtain fell on the Kenya Open Championship in Nairobi. ...more Daggers drawn Sh311 set aside for Club Games, youth Kenya is the team to beat, says ...

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  15. Ocampo big message on Kenya's case quite closeRead the original story w/Photo

    1 hr ago | Financial Standard

    Luis Moreno-Ocampo will on Thursday issue a statement on Kenya's situation in relation to expected post-election violence trials.

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  16. Alberta journalist kidnapped in Somalia freedRead the original story w/Photo

    1 hr ago | Canoe

    ... in a Mogadishu hotel Wednesday. The organization Associated Somali Journalists said everyone was heading to Nairobi, Kenya, on Thursday. Lindhout and Brennan were kidnapped while touring refugee camps outside Mogadishu. Their Somali interpreter was ...

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  17. Agencies call for more aid to fight climate changeRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | Clover Herald

    ... We must not delay action," Konoe said. Agencies call for more aid to fight climate change By TOM ODULA NAIROBI, Kenya A global network of aid agencies on Wednesday called on governments to do more to reduce the impact natural disasters caused by ...

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  18. AU: Donors slow in paying up for Somalia securityRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | Clover Herald

    ... last year were freed in the capital. AU: Donors slow in paying up for Somalia security By TOM MALITI NAIROBI, Kenya The African Union's Somalia envoy said Wednesday donors have released only 30 percent of funds they pledged months ago toward ...

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  19. Trading places: the merchants of NairobiRead the original story w/Photo

    2 hrs ago | Telegraph.co.uk

    Inspired by a visit to the outskirts of Nairobi in Kenya a few years ago, the photographer Steve Bloom felt compelled to return and capture life among the outer districts and slums of the city.

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  20. Canadian, Australian journalists freed in SomaliaRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | Canada.com

    ... for their protection. They were expected to fly out of the country Thursday morning to Nairobi in neighbouring Kenya. They were believed to be in good health. "This morning I woke up and I was in a state of absolute despair," Lindhout said. "And ...

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