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Raila Odinga: Fifth time unlucky for Kenyan presidential hopeful
Raila Odinga: Fifth time unlucky for Kenyan presidential hopeful
by  AFP

Raila Amolo Odinga has spent most of his adult life in politics, including eight years in prison as a pro-democracy campaigner, but despite five attempts has never achieved his goal of becoming Kenya's president. Born on January 7, 1945, Odinga spent his early years in politics either in jail or in exile, fighting for democracy during the autocratic rule of president Daniel arap Moi.

EU signs deal with Ukraine for further 500 mn euros in aid
EU signs deal with Ukraine for further 500 mn euros in aid
by  AFP

The European Union signed a deal with war-torn Ukraine on Monday to release a further 500 million euros ($497 million) in planned aid, this time to support housing, education and agriculture. "This EU grant funding will help ensure housing and education for internally displaced persons and returnees and support Ukraine's agriculture sector," spokesman Eric Mamer said.

Strong earthquake in southwest China kills 21
Strong earthquake in southwest China kills 21
by  AFP

At least 21 people were killed when a strong earthquake struck southwestern China on Monday, state media reported, as violent tremors in a remote region damaged homes and left some areas without electricity. At least four people were killed and dozens more injured after two earthquakes in southwestern China in June.

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