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By ELIZABETH A. KENNEDY, Associated Press Writer 46 minutes ago
NAIROBI, Kenya - Thousands of people waved machetes, looted shops and burned down homes Saturday, angry about the slow return of results from the closest presidential election in Kenya's history.
Both candidates insisted they were winning the election, which marks the first time an incumbent has faced a credible challenge in Kenya's four decades of independence from Britain...
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Last Updated: Saturday, 29 December 2007, 11:26 GMT
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Kenyan opposition claims victory
Mr Odinga has a four percentage point lead over Mr Kibaki
Kenya's opposition has claimed victory in presidential elections, and urged President Mwai Kibaki to admit defeat to prevent the spread of violence.
Official figures gave challenger Raila Odinga a four percentage point lead over President Mwai Kibaki, with three-quarters of the vote counted.
Kenya's electoral chief said results from some rural parts had been delayed.
Rioting has broken out..
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NAIROBI, Kenya - Thousands of people waved machetes, looted shops and burned down homes Saturday, angry about the slow return of results from the closest presidential election in Kenya's history.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071229/...3cnxcGT9Ks0NUE
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Last Updated: Saturday, 29 December 2007, 11:26 GMT
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Kenyan opposition claims victory
Kenya's opposition has claimed victory in presidential elections, and urged President Mwai Kibaki to admit defeat to prevent the spread of violence.
Official figures gave challenger Raila Odinga a four percentage point lead over President Mwai Kibaki, with three-quarters of the vote counted.
Kenya's electoral chief said results from some rural parts had been delayed.
Rioting has broken out..
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/7163823.stm
www.cbn.com - try later
www.jpost.com - try later
Ian