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S.Africa's Zuma appeals ruling to send him back to jail
S.Africa's Zuma appeals ruling to send him back to jail
Africa
by  AFP

South Africa's ex-leader Jacob Zuma on Monday asked a top court to overturn a ruling that ordered him back to jail to serve a sentence that had triggered protests and looting. His jailing sparked violent protests and looting in his home province of KwaZulu-Natal that spread to the financial hub Johannesburg in July, claiming over 350 lives and dealing a crippling blow to South Africa's economy.

Armenian blast death toll rises to 6, over 60 injured
Armenian blast death toll rises to 6, over 60 injured
World
by  AFP

The death toll from an explosion at a bustling market in the Armenian capital Yerevan rose to six on Monday as search operations continued for people believed trapped under rubble. Rescue operations were continuing "very carefully" with people still believed to be trapped beneath the debris, he added.

Kenya set to learn outcome of tight election race
Kenya set to learn outcome of tight election race
World
by  AFP

Kenya is expected Monday to learn the outcome of its closely-fought presidential election after a long wait for results that has put the nation on edge. The Star newspaper on Monday said "public anxiety" over the election results was at "breaking point."