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Saudi prosecutor seeks death penalty in Khashoggi murder
November 15, 2018Saud al-Mojeb says he is seeking death penalty for five accused in connection with Saudi journalist’s killing. NEWS / SAUDI ARABIA Saudi Arabia’s attorney general is seeking the death penalty for five people who have been charged with ordering and carrying out the murder of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi . Saud al-Mojeb told […]
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Governor Obado to spend second night in police cells, bail on Friday
November 15, 2018Migori Governor Okoth Obado will spend a second night in police custody pending the ruling on his bail application in the gun case. He will on Friday know if he will be detained for 15 days to allow investigations on guns found at his homes. Kibera Chief Magistrate Joyce Gandan ordered that he to […]
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Trump pushes out senior advisor after row with Melania
November 15, 2018IN SUMMARY Melania Trump made the extremely rare demand for deputy national security advisor Mira Ricardel to be fired on Tuesday, saying “she no longer deserves the honor of serving in this White House.” The protocol-busting move followed a falling out that press leaks say was partly linked to a dispute over seating arrangements […]
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Death toll from DR Congo cholera outbreak at 857
November 15, 2018IN SUMMARY The provinces of East Kasai and Lomami, in the centre of the country, and South Kivu, Tanganyika and Upper Katanga in the east, are those most affected. Last year, the country had 55,000 cases of cholera, resulting in 1,190 fatalities. Cholera is a highly contagious bacterial infection, which can kill within hours […]
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Four killed as lorry driver loses control, rams into house in Nyeri
November 15, 2018Four people died after a lorry rammed into a house at Tambaya in Mukurwe-ini, Nyeri, on Wednesday night. The driver of the lorry ferrying ballast lost control of the vehicle and hit the house. Among the dead are two children. Mukurwe-ini police boss Mussa Muhamud said the accident occurred as the lorry descended a hill. […]
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Obado still in trouble over murder and graft charges, to appear in court today
November 15, 2018Embattled Migori Governor Okoth Obado was yesterday arrested and taken into custody at Gigiri police cells. He is expected in court today. Obado denied ownership of three guns found at his Lavington home EACC detectives. He was told to record statements with officers from the DCI Serious Crime Unit. According to EACC detectives, the […]
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