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President Bush putting the blame on Hamas
Barack Obama could be faced with the crisis when he takes office
So far, Obama’s team has deferred to Bush on how to handle situation
Obama probably will have to put situation on front burner, strategist says
(CNN) — As the violence rages in Gaza, President Bush is putting the blame [...]

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BAIDOA, Somalia
Somali President Abdullahi Yusuf resigned on Monday, ending a deadlock at the top of the fractured government and opening the door for a new administration in the anarchic Horn of Africa nation.
The Western-backed government headed by Yusuf for the past four years has failed to bring order and security to a country pummelled by [...]

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My life in danger, says Kibaki heckler
By Peter Orengo
Human rights activist Fredrick Odhiambo claims his life is in danger.
Mr Odhiambo had been arrested after he heckled President Kibaki as he delivered his speech during on Jamhuri Day.
On Monday, Odhiambo took refuge at The Standard offices the better part of the day after two strangers allegedly [...]

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I’m ready to face tribunal, says Ruto
By Dedan Okanga
Agriculture Minister William Ruto says he is ready to face the Special Tribunal on post-election violence to redeem his image.
The Minister, who spoke when he hosted thousands of his constituents to a lavish homecoming party at his Sugoi home in Turbo Division, said his political detractors had [...]

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