At least 11 dead in Kenya protests as central Nairobi sealed off
At least eleven people have been killed during anti-government protests in Kenya and 567 arrested, police said.
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Man in court charged with murder of scientist in Dundee
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Read MoreMurder inquiry after death of scientist on Dundee street
A man has been charged in connection with the death of a scientist who was found seriously injured on a Dundee street.
Read MoreKenya police fire tear gas at protesters as central Nairobi sealed off
Kenyan police have fired tear gas to disperse protesters in the latest in a wave of anti-government rallies that began last year.
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