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Several hurt in Kenya stadium crush ahead of Ruto swearing-in
Several hurt in Kenya stadium crush ahead of Ruto swearing-in
by  AFP

Several people were injured on Tuesday as crowds tried to force their way into the stadium where Kenya's president-elect William Ruto is to be sworn in, local media reported. By law, Ruto must take the oath of office by 2:00 pm (1100 GMT) on Tuesday, five weeks to the day since the August 9 election that saw him clinch a narrow win over his rival Raila Odinga. ho/txw/yad

Luxury brands drop Chinese star held for hiring sex workers
Luxury brands drop Chinese star held for hiring sex workers
by  AFP

Global brands including Prada and Remy Martin have cut ties with Chinese superstar Li Yifeng, after the actor was detained for soliciting sex workers. Global and local brands including luxury fashion house Prada, watchmaker Panerai and French cognac maker Remy Martin issued statements on Sunday saying they had dropped Li as their brand ambassador following the scandal.

Volunteers lead desperate bid to reach PNG quake victims
Volunteers lead desperate bid to reach PNG quake victims
by  AFP

Volunteer rescuers ran non-stop airlifts to remote areas of Papua New Guinea on Tuesday, seeking to reach victims still stranded two days after a massive 7.6-magnitude earthquake. "It hasn't stopped yet," he said, as he readied to head out for two further medevac flights in the country's remote highlands.

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