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Kenya
1. The presidential election results were announced on Friday night. What followed was a wave of protest and violence against the results in the perceived opposition strongholds. The police descended on the protesters with force and brutality. At least 20 are dead. Opposition Chief Raila Odinga visits Kibra, one of the epicentre of the protests.
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2. More about the post presidential results protests are here

NORTH AMERICA
Charlottesville witnessed violent protests with several injured. White House response is criticized. Read more about it here

Europe
In Britain, independent leads with this headline:Theresa May accused of plot to pack Brexit committee with Tories. Read the full story here

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